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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 39 MIN

Community-led conservation in Tanzania, with Rahima Njaidi

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How much difference can one person make? As this week’s guest proves, the answer is quite a lot, if you truly devote yourself to what you believe in. Rahima Njaidi is a Tanzanian conservationist who pioneers community-led conservation, while championing gender equality and land rights. We talked with Rahima about these complex issues, and how her direct approach is changing people’s lives on a huge scale, while also saving some of the most vital forests in Africa. You can find out more about the Tusk Awards at their website: https://www.tuskawards.com/ Photo: Fortemus Films for Tusk And to get more great content from BBC Wildlife, visit our website: https://www.discoverwildlife.com BBC Wildlife is the world’s longest-running and most popular nature magazine. This episode was hosted by Paul McGuinness and produced by Lewis Dobbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much difference can one person make? As this week’s guest proves, the answer is quite a lot, if you truly devote yourself to what you believe in. Rahima Njaidi is a Tanzanian conservationist who pioneers community-led conservation, while championing gender equality and land rights. We talked with Rahima about these complex issues, and how her direct approach is changing people’s lives on a huge scale, while also saving some of the most vital forests in Africa. You can find out more about the Tusk Awards at their website: https://www.tuskawards.com/ Photo: Fortemus Films for Tusk And to get more great content from BBC Wildlife, visit our website: https://www.discoverwildlife.com BBC Wildlife is the world’s longest-running and most popular nature magazine. This episode was hosted by Paul McGuinness and produced by Lewis Dobbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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