TED Talks Daily The local guardians protecting African lions | Resson Kantai Duff
May 16, 2022
Resson Kantai Duff is a passionate conservationist advocating for locally-led efforts in Africa. She discusses the shortcomings of traditional conservation approaches dominated by outsiders. Duff emphasizes the power of local communities, particularly women, in wildlife protection. She shares inspiring stories, including a young Samburu warrior, showcasing a model that prioritizes community engagement. The conversation highlights the urgent need to intertwine cultural identity with conservation to preserve Africa's rich landscapes and dwindling lion populations.
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Exclusion of Local Communities
- Conservation in Africa has often separated people from nature, excluding local leadership.
- This approach has created a narrative where locals are less invested and foreign conservationists prioritize animals over humans.
Warrior Watch Program
- Janaria Lekilele, a Samburu warrior, involved other warriors in lion conservation.
- Instead of killing lions, they track them and inform herders, saving lions and livestock.
Women Leading Conservation
- Samburu women, claiming ownership of wildlife based on their creation story, demanded inclusion in conservation.
- Munteli, coordinator of the Mother of Lions program, learned to drive and now shares lion locations in three languages.