The guardians of the natural world: Rachel Ashegbofe

The guardians of the natural world: Rachel Ashegbofe

Author: Science behind the Glass January 31, 2025 Duration: 42:39
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From the depths of Nigeria’s forests to the frontlines of conservation, Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh is a force of nature. As the founder of the Southwest and Niger Delta Forest Project, she has dedicated her life to protecting endangered species—like the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey—while empowering local communities to become stewards of their environment.

Rachel’s work has earned her global recognition, including the Whitley Award ("Green Oscar") and the National Geographic Buffett Award for Conservation Leadership in Africa. But beyond the accolades, her story is one of resilience, passion, and the fight to preserve what’s left of our planet’s biodiversity.

From the depths of Nigeria’s forests to the frontlines of conservation, Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh is a force of nature. As the founder of the Southwest and Niger Delta Forest Project, she has dedicated her life to protecting endangered species—like the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey—while empowering local communities to become stewards of their environment.Rachel’s work has earned her global recognition, including the Whitley Award ("Green Oscar") and the National Geographic Buffett Award for Conservation Leadership in Africa. But beyond the accolades, her story is one of resilience, passion, and the fight to preserve what’s left of our planet’s biodiversity.

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