We kick off season six with the CEO of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority, internationally recognized for his pioneering work in conservation and community-driven environmental management. A visionary conservation leader and human rights advocate known for his pioneering work in sustainable, people-centered environmental management. He rose to prominence as the founding CEO of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this episode, Andrew and I explore the PMSBR at Wadi Al-Disah, home to 15 ecosystems and an ambitious re-wilding program bringing back locally extinct species like the Persian onager and sand cat. They discuss why the reserve remains unfenced, forming a vital wildlife corridor linking NEOM, the Red Sea, and AlUla. The conversation dives into how tech and AI satellite collars, camera traps, vulture and turtle tracking translate into real conservation impact. Andrew also reflects on leadership lessons from working with Nelson Mandela and highlights community-first initiatives, including a pioneering team of female rangers driving change on the ground. We touch on public access (camping, guided experiences over gate fees), education to combat litter, and the reserve’s aspirations for UNESCO recognition. 00:00 Intro 03:50 Wild Childhood 05:56 Mandela & Leadership 11:39 15-Ecosystems Revealed 14:15 Rare Species & Juniper Trees 16:39 Re-wilding Explained 21:30 Conservation Tech & AI 24:06 Open Corridors & Access 28:23 Rangers, Women & Beddouins 33:25 Protection, Education & Vision 43:57 UNESCO Bid & Climate 55:34 MBS Leadership And Closing PMBSR Instagram https://bit.ly/4mWzx4x Twitter https://bit.ly/4gl4gWI LinkedIn https://bit.ly/4pl4XDr Website https://bit.ly/467Vs1u The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v X https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok https://bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email
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