Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka explains how her unconventional way of combining public health and conservation is helping to bring mountain gorillas back from the brink after years of population decline
in south-western Uganda. The species as a whole was critically endangered and the future looked bleak.
Then Kalema-Zikusoka had an idea. At just 25 years old, having recently graduated from London’s Royal Veterinary College, she recognised that three major threats to the gorillas – disease, habitat loss and poaching – could be tackled by improving the health and well-being of local people. This approach was highly unusual at the time, but is now seen as a model of conservation practice globally.
In 2003, she left the Ugandan Wildlife Service to become founder and chief executive officer of non-profit organisation
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, Jose Feliciano to be Honored With National Medal of ArtsThe POTUS will hand out the 2021 honors during a ceremony today (March 21) at the White House.
Read more »
Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, José Feliciano to Receive National Medal of Arts From White HouseThe White House announced that Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, and José Feliciano are among the musicians to receive the 2021 National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden
Read more »
Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight among group honored at the White House | CNN PoliticsSongstress Gladys Knight, actress Mindy Kaling and designer Vera Wang were among a group of creatives, writers, advocates and scholars honored at the White House on Tuesday with the 2021 National Humanities Medals and the National Medal of Arts, marking the first time President Joe Biden has held a ceremony for the awards since taking office.
Read more »
Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gladys Knight among 22 honored by BidenBruce Springsteen was lauded for 'his extraordinary contributions to the American songbook, and for being 'The Boss.''
Read more »
Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gladys Knight among 22 honored by BidenBruce Springsteen was lauded for 'his extraordinary contributions to the American songbook, and for being 'The Boss.''
Read more »
Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gladys Knight among 22 honored by BidenPresident Joe Biden welcomed a high-wattage collection of singers, authors, artists and humanitarians to the White House on Tuesday.
Read more »