During the Mozambican civil conflict, the country’s large mammal population was decimated as almost 95% of them were killed. As you can imagine, this had a profound impact on all aspects of the ecosystems in the country. As our Next Gen students navigate the complex interplay between the species that live in this part of Mozambique as well as the dynamic relationship … Read More
Next Gen Voice: The Light Bulb Moment
In the passionate pursuit of a better understanding of how best to protect and preserve our natural environment, Nelson Mulezere – one of our Positive Tracks Next Gen students – writes about the moment when he began to understand how everything in this world fits together. As we head into the The 2015 Lost Mountain Next Gen Symposium where we are moving towards creating a collaborative future for Mount Namuli, … Read More
Next Gen Voice: The Edge of Your Comfort Zone
Let’s just be honest: no one goes on a trip to the other side of the world and isn’t anxious about it. Meet Maegan – one of our Positive Tracks Next Gen students. Coming to us from Princeton University, Maegan shares her biggest apprehensions about joining 34 other students at the 2015 Lost Mountain Next Gen Symposium, what she’s most looking … Read More
Next Gen Voice: Taking Responsibility for Protecting Our Heritage
35 African and North American Next Gen’s are converging in Mozambique in July for the 2015 Lost Mountain Next Gen Symposium. From June 18th- September 15th, we will be sharing their voices, thoughts, ideas and passions in our Next Gen Voice Blogs. To us, a Next Gen is any young person who pursues their passions for driving positive change, exploring this great … Read More
Monicah Mbiba, Zimbabwe
Monicah Mbiba, Zimbabwe, Doctoral Candidate in Animal, Plant and Environmental Science at the University of the Witwatersrand. Since obtaining my BSc in Forestry and Wildlife Management from the National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe in 2008, I developed a keen interest in the area of natural resource management in southern Africa, particularly the implications for rural livelihoods. I … Read More
Julian Sendin, South Africa
Julian Sendin, South African, Masters candidate in City and Regional Planning at the University of Cape Town. My short term professional goal is to either complete my articles and practice law as an attorney and operate in the field(s) of planning, property and environmental law or to complete the two years candidacy necessary to become registered as a professional city … Read More
Lelani Mannetti, Namibia
Lelani Mannetti, Namibia, Masters candidate in Conservation Ecology at Stellenbosch University, Windhoek. My passion in life revolves around the interface between society and our natural environment, and I’ve focused my academic career on studying communities living adjacent to national parks. For my Masters degree, I worked with the ≠Khomani Bushmen of the southern Kalahari, while my doctorate is focused on … Read More
Evans Vusani Mauda, South Africa
Evans Vusani Mauda, South Africa, Undergraduate student majoring in Conservation Biology at the University of Venda, Thohotandou. I look forward to a future where invertebrates are considered part of the environment and are included in conservation planning and decision making. Currently, I am a registered Master’s student at the University of Venda pursuing my goal to one of the best … Read More
Osvaldo Antonio Lampião, Mozambique
Osvaldo Antonio Lampião, Mozambique, Positive Tracks Next Gen | Undergraduate student majoring in Ecotourism and Wildlife Management at Manica Superior Polytechnic Institute, Chimoio. My goal is to become a professional with skills, abilities and attitudes that enable me to intervene with actions contributing to significant reduction of environmental impacts in conservation areas. I am studying Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, in … Read More
Dennyse Ana Paula Mario Amade, Mozambique
Dennyse Ana Paula Mario Amade, Mozambique, Positive Tracks Next Gen | Undergraduate student majoring in Ecotourism and Wildlife Management at Manica Superior Polytechnic Institute, Chimoio. I am a young woman who loves to study and I always dreamed of being able to help develop my country, regarding environmental issues. Since childhood, I liked to take care of the animals. While … Read More
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