A Mind for Nature (French version with English subtitles - 7 min)

A film in partnership with the Resilient Foundation, WaterBear Network and BirdLife.
This short documentary is part of a series of 7 short films featuring stories from our community of partners. Following dedicated individuals working on the ground, the films seek to give an inspirational insight into the broader conservation work undertaken within the frame of MAVA Strategic Partnerships.
A "Mind For Nature" focuses on the pioneering ornithologist Ngone Diop, who works with Birdlife Africa in Senegal. This production reveals Ngone’s journey to becoming the first female ornithologist with a PhD in Senegal and highlights her tireless work to conserve sea birds in West Africa, as well as her mission to encourage the next generation of Senegalese researchers. Inspired by Ngone’s belief that “if we conserve nature, we also conserve ourselves”, the film serves as a reminder that every part of the natural world needs protecting.