| August & September 2017 update from NRT |
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| Photo Diary of a Rangelands Coordinator
Kieran Avery shares his best shots from the field; as he leads NRT’s efforts to support more sustainable land management in community conservancies. |
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| All photos: Kieran Avery |
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| Camel caravan honours Ewaso River
5 days, 250km; to raise awareness on the plight of the Ewaso River, and promote peace in northern Kenya. Read more |
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| Circle of Life: Precious Ruko giraffe calf falls victim to a surprising predator
Tragedy has twice struck the giraffes of Ruko this year – rangers hold out hope for two calves by November. Read more |
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| Westgate community secure land rights
“When you are born and don’t have a birth certificate, you always feel insecure because you have no real identification. Not having a land rights certificate feels the same.” Read more |
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| Swapping beads for bees in Songa Conservancy
In Songa Conservancy, 61 entrepreneurial women are starting a beekeeping business, with support from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Organization and African Beekeepers. Read more |
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| Warriors Run for their Girls’ Education
"Grassroots solutions are often the best, I truly believe this run will make an impact for our girls" – warriors from NRT member conservancies scoop top positions in a run to raise money for girls’ education. Read more |
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In the news
- Saruni Rhino wins NatGeo Traveller Big Sleep Award – Saruni Rhino was one of only 4 winning entries from Africa in these global awards, and was recognised for benefiting wildlife and the local community. [Jun. 2017]
- We no longer beg our husbands for money: Samburu women reap big from beadworks – The Star on NRT Trading’s BeadWORKS business. [Jun. 12, 2017]
- Kenya: Tread very carefully – National Geographic Traveller showcases Sera Rhino Sanctuary. [Jun. 12, 2017]
- The world needs wildlife tourism. But that won’t work without wildlife – The Guardian discusses the economic benefits of well-managed wildlife-based tourism, using NRT as case in point. [Jun. 22, 2017]
- Elephants Will Have a Say in Mapping Kenya’s Future – The Nature Conservancy are working with partners, including NRT, to use elephant movement data to help the Kenyan government site big development projects. [Aug. 12, 2017]
- Foes turned friends – The Daily Nation visits Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. [Aug. 16, 2017]
- The Great North Road – A blog from a trip through the wild splendour of northern Kenya [Aug. 30, 2017]
- Why Conservancies Matter for Wildlife Conservation in Kenya – our very own Tom Lalampaa writes for Swara magazine in their Jul-Sep 2017 issue.
- Is it time we changed approach to conservation? – The Daily Nation examines conservation approaches in Kenya, and makes the case for community conservancies [Sep. 28, 2017]
- The bold, tech-fuelled plan to save Africa’s big beasts – The BBC on how NRT and partners are combining the influence of local communities and innovative technology to protect wildlife. [Oct. 5, 2017]
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| ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ONES TO WATCH ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ |
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| How technology saved an abandoned baby rhino
An implanted microchip led rescuers to a lost, injured rhino just in time.
Source: CNN |
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| A transformed woman and an empowered community leader
The chairlady of Kirimon Conservancy talks of her transformative leadership and management training
Source: Forward Consulting |
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| How microchips are saving Kenya’s Black Rhinos
Through unique beeps and sounds, this microchip tracks Black Rhinos in the Savannah
Source: CNN |
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