TED: A hero of the Congo forest | Corneille Ewango

The speaker shares their journey from growing up in Congo, engaging in poaching due to economic hardships, to pursuing education in botany and wildlife conservation. They describe the challenges faced during the Congo wars, including the destruction of conservation efforts and the impact on local communities. Despite these challenges, they emphasize the importance of education and capacity building for future generations to ensure better conservation and development in Africa.

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