Lennox

This was my first term at TGS, which I spent in Botswana. During this time, I learned a lot about the human–wildlife conflict, especially between elephants and humans—something I hadn’t known much about before and quickly became very interested in. We saw this issue firsthand through Ecoexist and weXplore, when we visited the Delta. There, Ecoexist showed us how they work to mitigate conflicts by mapping elephant corridors with GIS Mapping and sharing this information with farmers, helping them choose land outside of these corridors. I also learned about Botswana’s culture, including the traditional law system known as the Kgotla. Overall, I had a great time in Botswana and gained a lot of knowledge and new experiences.