A Holistic Approach to Conservation
Episode Description
Andrew Muir is executive director of the Wilderness Foundation, an organization dedicated to protecting the wilderness and wildlife of South Africa and providing environmental education and training to its citizens. In a recent conversation with Knowledge@Wharton, Muir talked about the Foundation's success integrating social programs into its mission, and how its efforts have been affected by the legacy of apartheid. He also discussed the important role that conservation has to play in Africa's economic development. đź“‚ Leadership
Brief Summary
Andrew Mure discusses mentorship and the Wilderness Foundation's approach to conservation and social issues in Africa.
Key points
- The Power of Mentorship. Andrew Mure shares insights on the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth.
- Conservation and Community. Andrew discusses the Wilderness Foundation's mission to connect conservation with social issues.
- Challenges of Leadership. Andrew reflects on the toughest decisions he faced as a CEO in conservation.
- The Noble Cause of Advocacy. Entering the field of environmental advocacy is a noble cause for our planet.
- The Threat of Extinction. 20% of species could be extinct in the next 40 years, raising critical questions.
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Episode highlights
- The Power of MentorshipAndrew Mure shares insights on the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth.“Mentorship is a two-way process, not just a one-way street.”2:10Jul 30, 2013
- Conservation and CommunityAndrew discusses the Wilderness Foundation's mission to connect conservation with social issues.“We need to create custodians and ambassadors for the future.”6:49Jul 30, 2013
- Challenges of LeadershipAndrew reflects on the toughest decisions he faced as a CEO in conservation.“The toughest decisions I've had to take as a CEO involve embedding social philosophy.”23:52Jul 30, 2013
- The Noble Cause of AdvocacyEntering the field of environmental advocacy is a noble cause for our planet.“It's a wonderful field to enter.”24:20Jul 30, 2013
- The Threat of Extinction20% of species could be extinct in the next 40 years, raising critical questions.“What does that mean for us?”26:17Jul 30, 2013
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