TED: How poachers became caretakers | John Kasaona

The video discusses the speaker's journey from a traditional Himba upbringing in Namibia to becoming a conservationist. It highlights the challenges faced by Namibian communities, such as poaching and drought, and how community involvement and innovative conservation strategies have led to a resurgence of wildlife and economic benefits. The speaker emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern techniques and calls for global collaboration to replicate Namibia's success in other regions.

What is the population of Namibia as mentioned in the video?

• 1.5 million

• 2.1 million

• 3.5 million

• 4.2 million

What advice did the speaker's father give about encountering a lion?

• Make loud noises to scare it away

• Climb a tree

• Stand your ground and look it in the eye

• Run away as fast as possible

During the apartheid era, what were black Namibians labeled as when they hunted?

• Farmers

• Rangers

• Poachers

• Conservationists

What was the innovative proposal by the NGO to combat poaching?

• Increase military presence

• Pay trusted locals to protect wildlife

• Relocate wildlife to safer areas

• Ban all hunting activities

What traditional element is central to Himba villages?

• A sacred tree

• A communal well

• A secret fire

• A traditional dance

How did the business community contribute to Namibia's conservation efforts?

• By providing legal advice

• By promoting Namibia on the world map

• By building wildlife sanctuaries

• By funding anti-poaching units

What is the primary economic benefit of conservancies in Namibia?

• Improved fishing practices

• Tourism revenue

• Increased agricultural output

• Mining opportunities

How many conservancies were established in Namibia by 2008?

• 45

• 30

• 75

• 60

What is one of the key uses of the revenue generated by conservancies?

• Developing new cities

• Expanding mining operations

• Funding education and infrastructure

• Building new roads

Which country is suggested as a potential place to apply Namibia's conservation model?

• Australia

• India

• Mongolia

• Brazil