Vortrag "Im Namen der Tiere"
In the Name of Animals: How an NGO rules over National Parks in Africa
| Date: | 04/08/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Speaker: | Olivier van Beemen |
Olivier van Beemen, investigativer Journalist, hält einen spannenden Vortrag.
Lecture & Conversation with Olivier van Beemen: In the Name of Animals
African Parks is often hailed as a success story in nature conservation, managing over twenty protected areas across the continent with full authority delegated by the state. But does its model—dominated by white management and enforced through a militarized approach—still hold up today? What local and global challenges does it create?
After his award-winning investigation into Heineken’s operations in Africa, journalist Olivier van Beemen turns his attention to another pressing issue in his latest book, Im Namen der Tiere. Over three years, he conducted in-depth research, interviewed nearly 300 sources, and traveled across six countries to uncover the hidden realities behind conservation efforts.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as van Beemen shares his findings and explores the complex intersections of conservation, power, and neocolonial influence.
The event will be held in English.
