35: I would DECOLONISE CONSERVATION with Sophie Grig (Survival International)

In this episode of 'If I Ruled the World', host Gillian Burke explores the human cost of conservation with Survival International's Asia Campaigns Director, Sophie Grig.  Conventional 'fortress conservation' models, rooted in colonial ideals of wilderness areas emptied of people, fenced off and defended, with brute force if necessary.  Systemic human rights abuses, mass displacements of tribal peoples, and land grabs are the result.Links & mentionsSurvival International: For tribes, for nature, for all humanityBlack2Nature: Helping inner-city VME children connect with natureWWF accused of deceit, cover-ups and dishonesty, 2021Protecting Human Rights in International Conservation, US Congressional Hearing, 2021WWF Funds Guards Who Have Tortured And Killed People, Buzzfeed News 2019Conservation Refugees: When conservation means kicking people outHow Conservation Contributes to the Displacement of Indigenous Peoplehttps://worldostats.com/protected-land-areas-by-country-global-comparison-2025/✍️ Sign up for the newsletter on gillianburkevoice.com 🤝 Connect with Gillian on Instagram or email [email protected] 💚🌍✌🏾 Thanks for listening