ATC 046 - Dr. Shermin De Silva - TRUNKS & LEAVES - Advocating For An Ethical Elephant Experience

Podcast 046 with special guest - Dr. Shermin de Silva - TRUNKS & LEAVES - “This Campaign is Telling People how to Behave around Elephants” 01:18 Introduction - Dr. Shermin de Silva - CEO/Founder TRUNKS & LEAVES - A Peaceful Coexistence of People and Elephants 02:55 Background - a non-profit, based in the USA 06:23 Article “This Campaign is Telling People how to Behave around Elephants” https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/travelnews/story/71168/dos-and-dont-dos-to-keep-in-mind-for-an-ethical-elephant-experience The focus of the organisation: conservation of wild Asian elephants and their habitats - a research driven organisation 16:43 the Dahaiyagala corridor, north of Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka. Land-grabbing, politicians and why the corridor is so important for the elephants https://maximus.trunksnleaves.org/2021/02/05/deja-vu-at-dahaiyagala/ http://www.dailymirror.lk/news-features/When-poor-elephants-cant-fathom-political-thinking/131-205161?fbclid=IwAR3qRq-eXvRS-ftyLHZaKkCbJbH1yJWYcPcxuly61ark8qCrw4LI81cCIPE How does research help? 23:09 Impacts of deforestation on elephants and research/homework as a tourist 25:21 Politicians, government and local communities 29:30 The best advocate for wildlife is a reformed poacher 31:07 Removing habitats impact on elephant population in the long term. Data and research 33:48 Where can people find and support TRUNKS & LEAVES and Endnote https://www.trunksnleaves.org https://www.facebook.com/Trunksnleaves/ Instagram / Twitter: @trunksnleaves https://twitter.com/trunksnleaves https://www.instagram.com/trunksnleaves/ We talk about Sustainability, Wellness & Responsible Travel, volunteering, digital nomads, funny, inspiring and extraordinary 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