Name: How poachers became caretakers
Uploaded: 2010-06-08T08:48:00Z
Duration: 15 min 29 s
Description: In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. And it's working.

In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. And it's working.

John Kasaona: How poachers became caretakers

How poachers became caretakers

Transforming poachers into protectors, Namibia's conservancies manage over 13M hectares, proving community-based conservation works.

In Namibia, the resurgence of wildlife like lions and black rhinos highlights the success of turning local communities into custodians.

In Namibia, former poachers are now wildlife protectors, managing over 13 million hectares, fueling conservation success.