by Cathryn | 19 May 2022 | Community, Conservation, Education, Nature
A tyre repair was required after the ROTM crew left Kosi Bay. A short stop at Manguzi and we were ready to go. We arrived at our next stop – Tembe Elephant Park – in good time to visit the hide by the waterhole. Some lovely moments were spent with an ellie bull, a...
by Cathryn | 19 May 2022 | Community, Conservation, Nature, Storytelling, Sustainability
I think we often forget that the concept of sustainability is nothing new. It is so much today’s buzz word that we think somehow it shows us modern humans to be a more evolved or enlightened bunch than our ancestors as we decide now what living sustainably looks like....
by Cathryn | 9 Aug 2021 | Anam Ċara, Community, Conservation, Mother Earth
Conservation Collectives give me hope for wildlife conservation efforts around the world. The purpose of this post is to highlight a few examples of Conservation Collectives and how their collaborative endeavours increase impact. As the 9th of August is Women’s...
by Cathryn | 18 Jul 2021 | Community, Conservation, Nature, Storytelling, Sustainability
Ubuntu. I love this philosophy, a gift from many African traditions – that we share this experience of humanity as a collective. It comes with a wonderful sense of connection and belonging to others, but it also implies a great sense of responsibility for how we treat...
by Cathryn | 11 May 2021 | Community, Conservation, Mother Earth, Nature, Sustainability
Could the end of Fast Fashion be approaching? Let’s hope so. The ugly side of the fashion industry in terms of social and environmental impact is certainly being more widely reported than ever before. This blog post from Oxfam is a good place to start with for our...
by Cathryn | 5 Apr 2021 | Anam Ċara, Community, Conservation, Education, Sustainability
Many of us these days are searching for ways to make a difference. We are mired in social and environmental issues of our species own making. While at times it can all seem a bit hopeless, I believe there are enough of us out there prepared to do what it takes to make...