Facing up to the threats of biodiversity loss and the climate crisis needs the participation of communities whose culture and livelihoods have been connected with wildlife for generations.  Dr Moreangels Mbizah @MoreangelsM has dedicated her life to protecting the livelihoods of rural African communities in human-wildlife conflict and is world-renowned for her work with lions and large carnivores. In this episode she talks with Gordon about her life’s work and current focus as Director of Wildlife Conservation Action @action4wildlife in Zimbabwe. Moreangels explains how the recruitment of Community Guardians as well as the introduction of predator-proof bomas and livestock kraals has allowed communities to manage their livelihoods without conflict with lions, elephants and hyaenas in Nyaminyami, Zimbabwe. Visit the website https://jammainternational.com to explore more amazing international projects.   https://www.moreangelsmbizah.com   https://twitter.com/MoreangelsM   https://www.wildlifeconservationaction.org   https://twitter.com/action4wildlife   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.