Скачать или смотреть The Power of Self-Belief and Common Sense | Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung | TEDxKathmanduUniversity

In this enlightening TEDx talk at Kathmandu University, Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung, a WWF Snow Leopard Champion and seasoned conservationist, shares his journey from a small village in Mustang to becoming a global leader in participatory conservation. With over 39 years of experience, Dr. Gurung reflects on the powerful principles that have shaped his life: self-belief, discipline, and common sense, showing how these values have been key to his success. He emphasizes that true nature conservation isn’t just about protecting the environment, it’s about empowering the people who lead these efforts. Leadership, he asserts, is the foundation for any successful conservation initiative, as it inspires others to take meaningful action. This talk is a call to action to nurture self-belief and leadership in the fight to protect the planet and drive change in the world of conservation. Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung is the Country Representative for WWF Nepal and a leading conservationist with over 20 years of experience in wildlife preservation, ecotourism, and policy advocacy. Holding a Ph.D. in Natural Science from the University of Zurich, he has been instrumental in advancing community-led conservation and species protection in Nepal. Under his leadership, WWF Nepal has achieved remarkable milestones, including increasing tiger and rhino populations, establishing protected landscapes, and fostering transboundary conservation with China and India. A strong advocate for sustainable tourism and human-wildlife conflict mitigation, Dr. Gurung’s work has empowered local communities to become stewards of their natural resources. His visionary approach makes Nepal a global model for conservation through public participation and strategic partnerships. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx