By Dr. David Western, African Conservation Centre, Nairobi

Renowned Kenyan conservationist Dr. David Western will be presenting thoughts and insights from his new book, “We Alone.” The invited lecture will cover a broad swathe of human history and geographies from Masaai herders in East Africa to the frontiers of 21st century technology. Dr. Western will discuss how conservation is not a modern or western invention. Further, he will explore the relationship and feedbacks between humans and nature, determine the success and sustainability of societies and how modern sensibilities and knowledge otter hope for combatting climate change and maintaining the wealth of life on planet earth.

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By David (Jonah) Western

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Olajos Goslow Invited Lecture

Authored by : Dr. David Western, African Conservation Centre, Nairobi
Posted on March 16, 2022

Renowned Kenyan conservationist Dr. David Western will be presenting thoughts and insights from his new book, “We Alone.” The invited lecture will cover a broad swathe of human history and geographies from Masaai herders in East Africa to the frontiers of 21st century technology. Dr. Western will discuss how conservation is not a modern or western invention. Further, he will explore the relationship and feedbacks between humans and nature, determine the success and sustainability of societies and how modern sensibilities and knowledge otter hope for combatting climate change and maintaining the wealth of life on planet earth.

By Dr. David Western, African Conservation Centre, Nairobi

Renowned Kenyan conservationist Dr. David Western will be presenting thoughts and insights from his new book, “We Alone.” The invited lecture will cover a broad swathe of human history and geographies from Masaai herders in East Africa to the frontiers of 21st century technology. Dr. Western will discuss how conservation is not a modern or western invention. Further, he will explore the relationship and feedbacks between humans and nature, determine the success and sustainability of societies and how modern sensibilities and knowledge otter hope for combatting climate change and maintaining the wealth of life on planet earth.

By David (Jonah) Western

October 16, 2026

Six decades on from studying the ecology of Amboseli, I wrote in We Alone. How Humans Have Conquered the Planet.

By David (Jonah) Western

October 6, 2026

Last week saw the worst fires in years envelop Kilimanjaro.

By David (Jonah) Western

September 25, 2026

The extensive flooding in March of 2026 caused the closure of the Amboseli airstrip.

Posted on March 16, 2022

By Dr. David Western, African Conservation Centre, Nairobi

Renowned Kenyan conservationist Dr. David Western will be presenting thoughts and insights from his new book, “We Alone.” The invited lecture will cover a broad swathe of human history and geographies from Masaai herders in East Africa to the frontiers of 21st century technology. Dr. Western will discuss how conservation is not a modern or western invention. Further, he will explore the relationship and feedbacks between humans and nature, determine the success and sustainability of societies and how modern sensibilities and knowledge otter hope for combatting climate change and maintaining the wealth of life on planet earth.

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