2014 has begun much as the previous five years, with a further 30% increase in rhino poaching. The Cliptivist project asks: since wildlife crime is propelled by social ills – greed, corruption, poverty, superstition – then why do we leave the battle to conservationists?
2014 has begun much as the previous five years, with a further 30% increase in rhino poaching. The Cliptivist project asks: since wildlife crime is propelled by social ills – greed, corruption, poverty, superstition – then why do we leave the battle to conservationists?
The problem is an indictment of us all.
That proposition is naturally followed by the question: But what can we do?
We think that there is much that can be done – first by looking more critically at the problem, and then more creatively at our own inherent capabilities.
If the ultimate need is to address audiences around the world, we should respect the audience with honesty, consistent standards, and the consideration that we ask for in return.
Join us at 6pm on Wednesday 23 April 2014 to meet the Cliptivists and discuss how your particular expertise can help to take this cause to the audience that matters. Or just to learn about the project.
This is an open public meeting. The venue is Room 20, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Lucas Avenue. for more information emailmark@theymademedoit.co.za
