Ecosystems, women, and wildlife crime in Ethiopia

12/16/20 • 39 min

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Greta Francesca Iori is an unassuming rockstar. Ethiopian and Italian by origin but currently residing in London, Greta has both the confidence and the poise to star in commercials and to intimidate international criminals, alike. Still early in career, she shines a light on gender dynamics in wildlife crime and what happens when women become engaged in environmental conservation. From risking her own life posing as a criminal buyer to raising awareness of the perils to our global ecosystem, Greta's mission is clear. She is deeply committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized people and oppressed societies who have never contributed to the environmental crisis but are paying the greatest price. Every day, she is challenging the system that undermines our individual power to make the world a better place for all.

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