This documentary traces the history of wildlife conservation policies in Namibia and southern Africa, from the colonial era through to modern-day policies. Against a backdrop of a global biodiversity crisis, Namibia is a global leader in wildlife conservation. Namibia has more wildlife today than at any time in the past 100 years. 

The scientists, government representatives, community leaders and landowners interviewed in this film series unpack the reasons for Namibia’s success, revealing a surprising link between sustainable use and conservation. The documentary tackles the controversial topic of trophy hunting head-on, exploring how it fits within Namibia’s broader wildlife economy and philosophy of rights-based conservation.