Prince William reacts to a sad death of a ranger he learnt about during his trip in SA. Image: Prince William shared via Instagram.
(The Post News)- Prince William honored the memory of Anton Mzimba, a dedicated ranger killed by poachers in 2022, during his speech at the United for Wildlife’s third Global Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. Mzimba’s tragic death highlights the dangers faced by conservationists and the need for greater support.
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In his address, Prince William praised Mzimba’s remarkable work as head of ranger services at Timbavati private game reserve, near Kruger National Park. He emphasized the importance of community engagement and integrated conservation practices but also acknowledged the lack of sufficient support and protection for rangers.
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Earlier that day, Prince William joined Robert Irwin, Australian conservationist and Earthshot Ambassador, for a scenic nature walk up Signal Hill. Irwin expressed his admiration for the passion and dedication of local rangers and volunteers. Irwin commended Prince William’s commitment to valuing and supporting rangers, recognizing the dangers they face. Irwin further complimented Prince William’s determination to protect the environment and its interconnectedness with protecting people, noting that conservation can be a risky business, and it is great to know that Prince William is making sure rangers get the resources and assistance they need.
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Prince William also met with rangers and conservationists to discuss biodiversity’s significance. His visit to South Africa is part of his Earthshot Prize initiative, aiming to repair the planet by 2030. The prize focuses on five main areas: nature protection and restoration, air pollution reduction, ocean revitalization, waste-free development, and climate change solutions. William learned about the uncommon and endangered flora that contribute to the ecology of the area from rangers and volunteer conservationists as he strode up Signal Hill.
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