Just prior to giving the 13th Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture at London’s Royal Geographical Society, and despite the clock ticking closer to the moment he had to step out before the audience, author Neil Gaiman gave an impromptu interview in which he shared his thoughts about the natural world and the threats it faces
The 13th Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture given by author Neil Gaiman at London’s historic Royal Geographical Society earlier this month was a great night, with proceeds of the event shared between the two charities closest to Adams’ heart – Save the Rhino, of which he was a founder patron, and EIA
We are one of 25 organisations to send a joint letter of protest over the murder of Indonesian activist Indra Kailani. This letter has been sent to Asia Pulp and Paper, the Government of Indonesia, the European Commission, the European Delegation in Indonesia and the Indonesian Embassy in Brusssels
Celebrated author and screenwriter Neil Gaiman last night (March 3) delivered the 13th Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture to a rapt audience at London’s historic Royal Geographical Society.
China spurred a flurry of international press reports when it appeared to announce a ban on ivory imports into the country, although the ‘temporary ban’ does not apply to the huge domestic legal ivory market in China which continues to perpetuate the desirability of, and illegal trade in, ivory while stimulating demand
The escalating international criminal trade in ivory and rhino horn is well documented, Significantly less well known a product derived from a critically endangered species, often commanding black market prices up to five times higher than ivory – the carved beaks of helmeted hornbills