Podcast 014 Dane Gobin - CEO Iwokrama International Centre - Guyana!

Episode 014 special guest: Dane Gobin - CEO Iwokrama International Centre - Guyana - one the last remaining pristine rainforests globally! https://iwokrama.org Topics: 01:04 start interview and history Iwokrama - 30 years existence last year 04:22 What is driving Dane - Two areas of importance for rainforests & the need to show that forest have value. Establish value - exploration of different areas Show that people can invest in the forest 12:11 Sustainable forest Story development for line of merchandise Amazing plans for next there years Support from corporations 16:41 Donor fatigue 18:51 Iwokrama = only 2% of Guyana rainforests 19:11 Oil money - preservation of the rainforest - full support of the government 20:08 Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) Iwokrama to take the lead in developing models 21:57 Government 1000% committed to Green Guyana 26:44 Patron of the forest - HRH Prince Charles 28:37 There will be change 30:30 60 year cycle, where can people find Iwokrama & end note. https://iwokrama.org https://iwokramariverlodge.com We talk about responsible & sustainable travel, volunteering, digital nomads, wellness travel, funny, inspiring and extraordinary travel tales. Touching on organisations and people that are doing the right thing. We reveal this week’s most important news, with a good dose of scepticism and humour, so you can make up your own mind and travel with a clear mind! Thank you for listening. Send us your feedback and story suggestions via twitter twitter.com/aTravelCompanio Visit us: https://podcasts.earth