VOICED: A billionaire on a green mission

The video explores the efforts of Douglas Tompkins, an American billionaire, to conserve Argentina's wetlands. Since 1998, Tompkins has purchased 10% of the wetlands, transforming them into a private reserve. His goal is to restore the original ecosystem and eventually donate the land as a national park to the Argentine government. However, his actions have sparked controversy, with some locals accusing him of displacing rural workers and exploiting Latin America's resources. Tompkins dismisses these criticisms, drawing parallels to the creation of national parks in the U.S., which faced initial resistance but later gained local support.

Who is Douglas Tompkins and what is his contribution to environmental conservation in Argentina?

How does Tompkins' approach to conservation reflect on the relationship between humans and nature?

What challenges does Tompkins face in his efforts to restore the original ecosystem?

What are the implications of Tompkins' actions for local rural workers?

In what ways does Tompkins' experience in the United States inform his conservation efforts in Argentina?