Do something to support forest conservation and don’t wait for someone to do it for you, says Mike Korchinsky, the founder and President of Wildlife Works. Watch this exclusive interview with our Media and Communication Officer Jane Okoth
Mike Korchinsky, President and Founder of Wildlife Works. Photo taken by Filip C. Agoo.
What motivated you to start Wildlife Works?
What fascinates you most about elephants?
What was the status of forests, wildlife and the people before the project started?
What is your approach to forest conservation?
How did you engage local communities back then?
How do you engage local communities to support the conservation plan?
Why is the REDD+ mechanism so effective for conservation and sustainable development?
With continued REDD+ market success, what could Kasigau look like in 10 years?
What are the most significant achievements of the project to date?
What have been the most valuable lessons you have learnt along the way?
What are your future plans for Wildlife Works?
Are you hopeful that it is possible to solve the climate and biodiversity crisis in time?
Quickfire questions
What is the one thing people should know about forests?
What is the one thing people should do to support forest conservation?
Who are your conservation heroes?
