Name: John Kasaona: De cazadores furtivos a cuidadores
Uploaded: 2010-06-08T08:48:00Z
Duration: 15 min 29 s
Description: En su Namibia natal, John Kasaona ha creado una forma innovadora de proteger especies amenazadas: dándole a los aldeanos de las cercanías (incluyendo antiguos cazadores furtivos) responsabilidad sobre ellas. Y está funcionando.

En su Namibia natal, John Kasaona ha creado una forma innovadora de proteger especies amenazadas: dándole a los aldeanos de las cercanías (incluyendo antiguos cazadores furtivos) responsabilidad sobre ellas. Y está funcionando.

John Kasaona: De cazadores furtivos a cuidadores

Giving local communities ownership over their land and wildlife sparked a dramatic turnaround in Namibia’s conservation story. Where once lions and black rhinos nearly vanished, numbers have soared as former poachers became game guards. By blending ancient Himba traditions with new tools like GPS and partnering with business and conservation groups, villagers built an economy rooted in respect for nature. The result: over 13 million hectares now thrive under community-led protection, showcasing a model for the world.