Discover the inspiring journey of botanist Corneille Ewango as he recounts his heroic efforts to protect the Okapi Faunal Reserve in the Congo Basin. Learn about the unique biodiversity of the Ituri Forest, home to endemic species like the okapi, and the challenges faced by the Pygmy inhabitants. Explore the impact of armed conflict, pillaging, and resource exploitation on the region's ecology and people. Gain insights into Ewango's encounters with various armed groups and his innovative use of technology for conservation. Understand the complexities of monitoring climate change effects on biodiversity in this vital ecosystem, and be inspired by Ewango's unwavering commitment to preserving one of Earth's most precious natural treasures.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Ituri Forest is the home of numerous endemic species such as the okapi, a forest giraffe
Armed Conflict in DR Congo & Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Pygmies inhabit the vast closed forests of the Ituri. They, too, faced indistinctively atrocities from militias and rebels groups
1996-1997 Pillage: what can be saved ?
Meeting the Kings of Sans Lois: Soldiers, Militias, and Rebels
It is DR Congo's rich resources that continued to make peace elusive
A Dissipate call from the forest: Power of Technology
Contrasting success
Monitoring Climate Change on Biodiversity
Taught by
TED
