Snow Leopards, Snakes & Community Farms | Wildlife Conservationist Jonny Hanson

Jonny Hanson is a conservationist, agriculturalist, and entrepreneur.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Spending his summer holidays working with wild animals.
• Pursuing a PhD in Snow Leopard Conservation.
• The shift in the conservation industry from a "Western" to a "local" approach.
• Living in both Malawi and Monaghan during his childhood.
• The impact this had on his personal identity.
• Establishing Northern Ireland's first community-owned farm.
• His forthcoming book and documentary.
• What he would ask St. Patrick over a pint.

Check it out!

https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/jonny-hanson-conservationist

Links for Jonny:

• TEDxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCUumWaTBo&pp=ygURdGVkeCBqb25ueSBoYW5zb24=
• NI Science Festival Event with Teaser Premiere: https://nisciencefestival.com/events/snow-leopard-trail-taster-tape-premier