What Needs to Be Done - An Interview with Katy Leakey

In this inspiring contribution to the Earth Keeper’s Summit, Alberto Villoldo interviews Katy Leakey, an artist and explorer who lives and works on a sustainable farm in Kenya. Together, they discuss climate change and Leakey describes the tremendous effects it has on vegetation and wildlife in East Africa: a distinct loss of biodiversity, severe droughts and dying or dead grasslands. During this environmentally critical time in our Earth's history, Leakey believes that seemingly small steps could make the biggest difference. Therefore, she encourages us to experience and enjoy nature more often, so that we and our children become more comfortable with wildlife and learn to really appreciate its joys and its beauty.

This video teaches you: 

• How it feels to live among wild animals
• In what ways climate change affects East Africa
• How the pandemic also brought positive change
• Why we need to appreciate wildlife again
• What you can do to make a difference

Quote to Remember:

“If you could develop a love of the wild side and take appreciation from that, I promise you, the rest is going to follow.” – Katy Leakey

About Katy Leakey:

Katy Leakey is an artist and public speaker, using her artwork to open the minds of American's to other cultures. Together with her husband Philip, a former member of Kenya’s Parliament and cabinet, Katy founded The Leakey Collection in 2002. This Fair Trade company is built on a commitment to create lifelong entrepreneurial opportunities for rural Kenyans, without disrupting their culture or environment. The Leakeys have dedicated their lives to introducing sustainable, high-quality materials to the West in order to connect socially conscious people around the world with rural communities in East Africa.

Find out more about Katy & Philip at: leakeycollection.com