CLEAN : PROFILE: Kenyan conservationist Richard Leakey

The video discusses the importance of changing public perception about ivory, emphasizing that it should only be valued when on an animal and not as a trade commodity. It highlights the challenges posed by both legal and illegal ivory markets, exacerbated by corruption and porous borders, which threaten elephant populations. The video calls for global support to end the ivory trade. It also touches on environmental issues, including the impact of hydroelectric power and the threat of water scarcity. Finally, it stresses the importance of conserving unique biodiversity and heritage sites, particularly in Kenya.

Why is it crucial to persuade the public about the ivory trade?

• To promote ivory as a legal commodity

• To support the illegal ivory trade

• To ensure ivory is only valued on living animals

• To increase the market value of ivory

What challenge is highlighted in the fight against the ivory trade?

• Insufficient ivory supply

• Corruption and porous borders

• High cost of ivory

• Lack of public interest

What is mentioned as a non-valuable drug in the second section?

• Ivory

• Genome

• Hydroelectric power

• Rahul

What is a significant threat mentioned in the third section?

• Running out of water

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increased tourism

• Deforestation

Why is the Kenyan area considered unique?

• It has unparalleled biodiversity and prehistorical significance

• It has the largest elephant population

• It is a major trade hub

• It is the highest point in Africa