Right now, up to 1 eighth of the world’s species are at risk of extinction and its down to us to act now or lose them forever. In Beneath the Baobab from Jamma International, wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan hosts cutting-edge conversations about conservation work led by communities around the world. Gordon hears from people living and working alongside wildlife; from elephants to lions, rhinos, wild dogs and endangered plants. [KM1] In each  episode Gordon will hear from a unique project that’s seen marginalised community voices brought to the forefront of conservation, with inspiring and empowering stories to tell. The global conservation movement has never been more urgent in the face of  the climate and biodiversity crises. But there is still much to be learned, and finally the voices, insights and experiences of indigenous peoples and local communities are being heard on the international stage. The places where the natural and human worlds collide   are not idealistic, harmonious locations, but often have raw edges, blurred boundaries and are fraught with conflict and competition. Furthermore, the external pressures imposed to protect wildlife don’t always support the people whose shoulders this change rests upon.[KM2]  That’s why we’re looking at examples and hearing from people working and living directly with and within those communities.  In this series, learn about Community Based Natural Resource Management, hear from the unsung heroes of conservation - indigenous peoples and local communities who are exercising their rights  as landscape stewards and custodians of natural resources, protecting and increasing wildlife populations, as they have done for generations.   Find out how they’ve developed work schemes, built governance and management systems that allow them to place a high value on wildlife, and  created vibrant  wildlife economies that deliver good outcomes for both people and planet. [KM3]  The future for wildlife and endangered species can be positive, if we are all prepared to listen. Join Gordon and his guests Beneath the Baobab for stories of hope as well as brilliant, radical and innovative ideas for solving the problems faced by humans and wildlife. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.