In 1986 at the Silva Conference for the Protection of the Trees and Forests in Paris, Burkinabé president Thomas Sankara delivered a speech remarkable for its foresight into the most pressing issues for Sahelians and global citizens that remain true even today.
A Platform on Representation, Engagement, and Community
Author: Natalie R. Wilkinson
Natalie R. Wilkinson (she/her) is host of EHN’s podcast Ecotones Now. She recently received her MA in History at the University of Oklahoma. Prior to OU, she studied Film at the San Francisco Art Institute. Natalie’s research interests lie in history of ecology and resource management.