Our Conversations

Camoya Evans continues interviewing Dr Jessica Bell Rizzolo, an interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans wildlife tourism, wildlife trade, and conservation policy. Moving from activism to academia, Dr Rizzolo emphasises the agency and social lives of animals and calls for new conservation frameworks that restore ecosystems and animal agency. She explores the complexities of captivity and wildlife tourism, highlighting the need for animal welfare literacy and transparent,

Camoya Evans interviews Dr Jessica Bell Rizzolo, an interdisciplinary researcher who focuses on wildlife tourism, wildlife trade (legal and illegal), and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with an emphasis on sustainable substitutes. Transitioning from activism to research, Dr Rizzolo highlights the agency and social lives of animals and advocates for their recognition as community members. She critiques conventional conservation, proposing restorative, community-led approach

Camoya Evans continues interviewing Eli Abaho, Executive Director of Nect Green Code (NGC), an organisation promoting environmental health and climate justice in Uganda.

This September 2025, Wild We Stand came into being not because we had a clear stance, but because something felt missing in the conversations around conservation. The focus tends to be on the treetop of conservation, the big and important results of reintroductions and policy change, but what about the quiet roots, the community, the front-line workers, the foundation of it all? We kept noticing the same patterns, the same voices centred, the same narratives repeated, and we

Camoya Evans interviews Eli Abaho, Executive Director of Nect Green Code (NGC), an organisation promoting environmental health and climate justice in Uganda. Eli discusses the impact of oil development on Ugandan communities, highlighting deforestation, pollution, and the displacement of indigenous people and smallholder farmers. NGC addresses these challenges by training farmers in sustainable agriculture and promoting low-cost, renewable energy solutions, such as solar drye

Wild We Stand Programme Director Camoya Evans continues interviewing with Alice Lily Armstrong, a dedicated Amazonian wildcat researcher, to explore the complexities of modern conservation.

Wild We Stand Programme Director Camoya Evans interviews Alice Lily Armstrong, a wildcat researcher, about her PhD research in the Amazon and the importance of integrating cultural and ecological perspectives in conservation. She shares her experiences as a researcher of colour in the UK, South Africa, and Suriname, which inspired her to found the Conservation Equity Project to support underrepresented conservationists. The conversation between Alice and Camoya emphasises the

Camoya Evans, Programme Director of Wild We Stand, continues her conversation with Janel Kempf, a Learning Coordinator at Woodland Park Zoo, about her career and views on conservation. Janel discusses her 26-year tenure at the zoo, emphasising the shift from traditional zookeeping to cooperative care and the need for alternative conservation approaches. She highlights the zoo's role in reintroducing endangered species such as the Oregon silverspot butterfly and Western pond t

Camoya Evans, Program Director of Wild We Stand, interviews Janel Kempf, a Learning Coordinator at Woodland Park Zoo, about her career and views on conservation. Janel discusses her 26-year tenure at the zoo, emphasising the shift from traditional zookeeping to cooperative care and the need for alternative conservation approaches. She highlights the zoo's role in reintroducing endangered species such as the Oregon silverspot butterfly and Western pond turtles. While also addr

Artist: Swadha Pardesi Wild We Stand Programme Director, Camoya Evans, continues her conversation with Swadha Pardesi, a digital...

Wild We Stand Program director, Camoya Evans, interviews Swadha Pardesi, a digital illustrator from India. Swadha discusses her transition from wildlife filmmaking to illustration, focusing on nature and wildlife conservation. She highlights her work with Let India Breathe and her new collective, City of Birds, which aims to diversify the birding community in Udaipur. Swadha emphasises the importance of community, representation, and the interconnectedness of nature. She also