Connecting with the Wild: Conservation Efforts and Challenges

Asher shares his lifelong connection to the wild, starting from childhood fantasies of being a bat to his current conservation efforts. He discusses his campaigns against ivory and rhino horn trade, highlighting the importance of immediate action and cultural shifts. Asher reflects on the personal impact of his work, including its effect on his personal life and creative process. He emphasizes the need for education and awareness, particularly in China, to reduce demand for wildlife products. The video concludes with a discussion on the charcoal trade's impact on habitat loss and a call to action for collective conservation efforts.

What childhood activity did Asher engage in that sparked his connection to the wild?

• Pretending to be a bat

• Playing with toy animals

• Collecting leaves

• Building treehouses

What was the focus of Asher's conservation campaigns?

• Reducing plastic waste

• Protecting marine life

• Saving endangered plants

• Combating ivory and rhino horn trade

What was the reaction to Asher's campaign at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference?

• It was well-received

• It led to a heated debate

• Joyce was evicted from the premises

• It was ignored by attendees

How did Asher's artwork impact the Chinese market's perception of ivory trade?

• It was ignored by the public

• It caused a boycott of Chinese products

• It led to a decrease in ivory prices

• It raised awareness and changed perceptions

What personal challenge does Asher face due to his commitment to conservation?

• Lack of funding

• Difficulty in sleeping

• Limited access to resources

• Opposition from local communities

What analogy does Asher use to describe the loss of a species?

• Losing a piece of art

• Losing a family member

• Losing a valuable resource

• Losing a part of our history

What is the main energy source for most Tanzanian households that contributes to habitat loss?

• Hydroelectric power

• Natural gas

• Charcoal

• Solar power

What does Asher suggest is crucial for effective conservation efforts?

• Technological advancements

• Individual action and awareness

• International treaties

• Government intervention

What innovative method did Asher use to raise funds for his campaign in New York?

• Partnering with local businesses

• Hosting a charity gala

• Crowdsourcing with human hand illustrations

• Selling merchandise

What does Asher believe is necessary for people to reconnect with nature?

• Living in rural areas

• Reducing urbanization

• Developing new technologies

• Finding a spiritual connection to nature