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Flavia Manieri

Interdisciplinary Researcher|WildHub Community Advocate & Conservation Catalyst , Uppsala University

About Flavia Manieri

I am an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in environmental social sciences and humanities, interested in sustainability and environmental protection. My areas of expertise range from environmental history to human geography, from environmental law & policies to environmental management. In recent years, my work has focused on human-nature relationships in water environments and water management (more specifically related to flood risk).  

I am passionate about animal welfare and ethology, and I have a mild obsession for beavers and whales, particularly orcas! 

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Flavia Manieri
Apr 08, 2025
Building our community

Decolonising conservation in Africa

Conservation efforts in Africa have typically been led by "parachute conservationists", outsiders who drop in thinking they have all the answers, hire locals to implement them and then disappear. But conservationist Resson Kantai Duff has a better way to save wildlife in Africa: let locals lead these efforts themselves. She calls for a major shift in how conservation in Africa works, showing why the people closest to the land are the ones best fit to care for it. https://www.ted.com/talks/resson_kantai_duff_why_africa_needs_community_led_conservation/transcript?subtitle=en  "In Africa, the approach to conserving wildlife has almost always involved a separation of people from nature, the involvement, but never leadership, from local people. [...] The story of conservation [in Africa] has almost always then involved only a foreign scientist with a clipboard or a guy in green with a gun, there to protect that wildlife from everyone else. The rest of us have never existed in this story. And those who came to save species came from the outside. And when they came, they were labeled heroes. They had to teach local people how to live alongside wildlife on the fringes of wild lands that they once owned. [...] Conservation is about people. I have learned that the people keeping lions roaming in Kenya today are warriors, women, children and elders. They are people educated by their culture; they are urbanites with respect for that culture. And as more Africans allow co-existence to happen in our spaces, we will turn back the clock on wildlife declines and really make life better for all of us. It is time for conservation to be broad. Broad enough not just to include a species in trouble, but our land and our cultures, our innovation, our story, us. Who we were, who we are and who we want to be." - Resson Kantai Duff _________________________________________________________________ What has your experience been with community-led conservation in Africa?  I would love to hear your stories.
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Flavia Manieri
Apr 15, 2025

Thanks for sharing Lisa! A wonderful opportunity to celebrate fellow conservationists 🙌

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Flavia Manieri
Apr 14, 2025

Loved reading your post Anesu! 

Storytelling is a powerful tool that can inspire change and empower individuals to make a positive impact on our planet. Especially when it comes to science and conservation, storytelling makes these more accessible.

Stories have the power to transport us to distant lands and awaken our sense of wonder. By using conservation to inspire these narratives and weaving in important messaging, we can reach audiences far and wide, igniting a spark of curiosity and compassion for the natural world. 

Stories also evoke emotions. If we read a wildlife story and connect emotionally with characters and their struggles, we are more likely to empathise with real-life conservation challenges. 

We can all be storytellers, by empowering individuals to become active participants in the conservation movement. I feel like a lot of what we do here on WildHub is storytelling. Whether it is sharing personal anecdotes, documenting local knowledge, or highlighting success stories, storytelling creates a platform for individuals to express their ideas and contribute to a global dialogue on conservation. This inclusive approach amplifies diverse voices, ensuring that everyone feels valued and capable of making a meaningful difference.

Storytelling is a catalyst for transformation, bridging the gap between knowledge and action. By recognising the storyteller within each of us, we unlock a powerful force for conservation. 

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Flavia Manieri
Apr 04, 2025

Happy to spread whale love :) - so much we don't know about these beautiful creatures!

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Flavia Manieri
Mar 27, 2025

Hi Josephine, would you like to tell us more about this project? Do you have a link to share?

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Flavia Manieri
Mar 19, 2025

Welcome to WildHub, Catalina! Wonderful to hear you have already so much experience as a volunteer under your belt - well done! Glad to have you on board and please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.

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Flavia Manieri
Mar 17, 2025

Welcome to WildHub! It's great to have you join us. I am sure your experience and knowledge will be an asset to our community. We look forward to your contributions and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

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Flavia Manieri
Mar 17, 2025

Welcome to WildHub, Emma! It's great to have you join us. I am sure your experience and knowledge will be an asset to our community. We look forward to your contributions and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

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Flavia Manieri
Mar 17, 2025

Welcome to WildHub, Maike! It's great to have you join us. I am sure your experience and knowledge will be an asset to our community. We look forward to your contributions and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

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