Global design for remote destinations with Chris and Debra Fox

12/03/20 • 23 min

Having worked in some of the world’s most remote and challenging destinations, from the Namib Desert to the mountains of Bhutan and the plains of the Serengeti, Chris Browne and Debra Fox share their insights into creating modern designs that blend into rather than overwhelm their setting. Listen to tales of how to overcome the challenges of working in the wild, from flooded work sites to hijacked trucks and hyenas with a penchant for leather furniture!

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The effects of Covid-19 on African conservation with &Beyond

While the link between COVID-19 and conservation may not be immediately obvious to many, the knock-on effects of the pandemic on Africa’s wild places and the communities that surround them is estimated to be immense. With Africa’s game reserves empty of tourists, where is the funding for their upkeep to come from? Our panel of experts brings their insights, learning and experiences to the table to highlight the economics of conservation and to discuss how best to care for the continent’s biodiversity while balancing the urgent needs of its rural populations. Links: Watch a video of the Live Event here; check for &Beyond’s next live event on a topic relating to sustainability and conservation here; book a virtual discussion on marine conservation and Hope Spots with panel member Tessa Hempson here.

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Working WITH communities and not FOR them with Isaac Tembe (Part 1)

What is the difference between working with communities and for them? Listen as Isaac Tembe, Head of Methodology, Monitoring & Evaluation for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) describes creating a community development model that puts partnership, inclusivity and sustainability at its heart. Wild Impact works hand in hand with Africa’s rural communities, on projects identified by the communities themselves, ensuring that they are brought to a sustainable level before being handed over. Find out how the organisation defined a successful project model that could be applied across Africa and, now, even beyond.
Links: For more about Wild Impact. The communities mentioned in the podcast are situated near &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve.