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Africa is dynamic. It is a story that is constantly evolving, and inspiring. Join Conservation Videographer, Matt Blair, as he hosts conversations with a diverse range of field-based voices to talk conservation. The Conservation Storytelling Podcast is a shared platform where ideas are shared, awareness created and curiosity is fulfilled about conservation in Africa. Matt Blair www.therustymokoro.com Socials @therustymokoro ***These podcasts are mostly self-funded. Please show your support on Patreon*** Language: en Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 13: Tourism and Conservation in the Luangwa Valley with John Coppinger.
Episode 13
Thursday, 28 January, 2021
It has been a long time since getting a podcast out there, but here is the first for 2021! This episode is a continuation from the Walk Luangwa 2020 expedition where a small group of us walked 350km through the Luangwa Valley in aid of community and conservation organisations in the Luangwa that had previously relied on tourism bed-levies to be able to continue their operations. During the 17 days it took us we had numerous guests join us for portions of the expedition; from beneficiaries from these organisations, to custodians of the Valley. John Coppinger is one of those custodians of the Valley whose career spans close on 40 years in tourism in the Luangwa. During our short conversation he gives us a bit of a glimpse into what the Valley once was, and how he sees tourism as having its role in conservation efforts. Previously a commercial pilot before starting guiding in the Luangwa, together with his wife Carol, they created Remote Africa Safaris in the mid-90's. A few days earlier we had been walking along the Mwaleshi River where Nick Ridden (Remote Africa Safaris Operations Manager) pointed out the bones of the structures that would have been their Mwaleshi Camp. This was the first time in 30 years since being established that their camp was not opening due to the pandemic's impact on tourism. To learn more about John or their family run business: Remote Africa Safaris: https://bit.ly/2MhBLPU Walk Luangwa 2020: https://bit.ly/3fOlXhU Support these podcasts: http://bit.ly/3dCLzf7 Find me on social media: @therustymokoro Our Website: https://bit.ly/36mmNPC
