The plunder of wildlife by organized crime has profound effects on human ecological needs and global security. How did wildlife trafficking become so big, and how can it be contained?
Onkuri Majumdar has now devoted her life to prevent the trafficking that is decimating numerous species across Southeast Asia.
True Heroes
Superheroes exist. They live among us. They put on their capes everyday. In offices, in labs, on the sports track, in garages. Creating, designing, educating, entertaining, informing - making a true difference. To a true hero, every detail matters, every second is important, every inch counts. They lead by example driven by their own targets. They are the ones that will not conform, willing to face challenges and to set out on journeys to uncertain endings. Yet, they do not know how to give up. And once they succeed - because like any true hero they always succeed - change is created.
Wildlife conservationist Onkuri Majumdar works to end the illegal wildlife trade which decimates species across the world. Wildlife trafficking is one of the world’s largest organized crimes, worth billions of dollars each year. Onkuri has spent over a decade training law enforcement officials to protect wildlife and investigate wildlife crime. She has assisted in undercover police operations to arrest traffickers of endangered species. Today Onkuri is the Managing Director of Freeland India which facilitates hands-on action against traffickers, conducts anti-poaching and investigation training for enforcement officers, and runs a wildlife law help centre for prosecutors and investigators.
Onkuri is one of the 2015 National Geographic's Emerging Explorers
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
28 сен 2024
