Episode 2 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks

In this episode, we sit down with Donovan Jooste, Rhino Rewilding Project Manager at African Parks, to explore the groundbreaking Rhino Rewild Project.

In September 2023, African Parks acquired the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation—securing the land, equipment, and all 2,000 southern white rhinos, representing nearly 15% of the global population. Now, they’re working to rewild these rhinos and translocate them to secure, well-managed protected areas across Africa over the next decade.

🎯 Goal: Translocate up to 300 rhinos per year

🌍 Timeline: 10 years

🦏 Mission: Rewild 2,000 rhinos and restore balance to Africa’s ecosystems

Tune in to hear how this bold conservation plan is unfolding, the challenges of large-scale translocation, and what it takes to give these iconic animals a second chance in the wild.

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About The Green Hour Podcast

The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.

YouTube:

Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Listen to Episode 1 of the Series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AyFgQRG53BnSzVR9sVUKD?si=sB1Z7WKwT_q4JZleJbs-Yw

To kick off our new series, Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks, we sit down with Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network.

In this episode, we explore the organization’s groundbreaking $1 billion commitment to conservation, aimed at scaling their impact across the continent. Peter shares insights into African Parks’ ambitious plan to expand from managing 23 protected areas to 30 by 2030 — a bold move to safeguard biodiversity, support local communities, and build climate resilience across Africa.

Tune in to learn how this historic investment is transforming the future of conservation at scale.

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About The Green Hour Podcast

The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.

Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=InniLcnwxLVPBylI

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Coming June 2025 – Conservation Across Africa is a six-episode series in collaboration with African Parks, highlighting the people, partnerships, and protected areas driving one of the most ambitious conservation efforts on the continent.

🎧 Episode Guide:

Episode 1: Overview of African Parks and the $1B Conservation Commitment

🎙️ Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network 📅 Coming June 3, 2025

Episode 2: Relocating 2,000 Southern White Rhinos

🎙️ Donovan Jooste, Rhino Rewilding Project Manager 📅 Coming June 5, 2025

Episode 3: The Largest Land Mammal Migration in the World

🎙️ Mike Fay, Landscape Coordinator 📅 Coming June 10, 2025

Episode 4: Sustaining a Vulnerable Bird Species – The Shoebill

🎙️ Maggie Hirschauer, Shoebill Program Manager 📅 Coming June 12, 2025

Episode 5: Saving the Western Lowland Gorilla

🎙️ Gwili Gibbon, Conservation Manager 📅 Coming June 17, 2025

Episode 6: Protecting the Dugong in Bazaruto National Park

🎙️ Evan Trotzuk, Research & Monitoring Coordinator 📅 Coming June 19, 2025

🔔 Subscribe now and journey with us through Africa’s most ambitious conservation efforts.