"Nature Is A Sucker For My Soul' -Andrew Zaloumis 158, CEO Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve

<p>We kick off season six with the CEO of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority, internationally recognized for his pioneering work in conservation and community-driven environmental management.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A visionary conservation leader and human rights advocate known for his pioneering work in sustainable, people-centered environmental management. He rose to prominence as the founding CEO of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On this episode, Andrew and I explore the PMSBR at Wadi Al-Disah, home to 15 ecosystems and an ambitious re-wilding program bringing back locally extinct species like the Persian onager and sand cat. They discuss why the reserve remains unfenced, forming a vital wildlife corridor linking NEOM, the Red Sea, and AlUla. The conversation dives into how tech and AI satellite collars, camera traps, vulture and turtle tracking translate into real conservation impact.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Andrew also reflects on leadership lessons from working with Nelson Mandela and highlights community-first initiatives, including a pioneering team of female rangers driving change on the ground. We touch on public access (camping, guided experiences over gate fees), education to combat litter, and the reserve’s aspirations for UNESCO recognition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>03:50 Wild Childhood&nbsp;</p><p>05:56 Mandela &amp; Leadership</p><p>11:39 15-Ecosystems Revealed</p><p>14:15 Rare Species &amp; Juniper Trees </p><p>16:39 Re-wilding Explained</p><p>21:30 Conservation Tech &amp; AI</p><p>24:06 Open Corridors &amp; Access</p><p>28:23 Rangers, Women &amp; Beddouins </p><p>33:25 Protection, Education &amp; Vision</p><p>43:57 UNESCO Bid &amp; Climate</p><p>55:34 MBS Leadership And Closing</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PMBSR</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/4mWzx4x</p><p>Twitter https://bit.ly/4gl4gWI</p><p>LinkedIn https://bit.ly/4pl4XDr</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/467Vs1u</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Mo Show</p><p>Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv</p><p>Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4</p><p>Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2</p><p>Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v</p><p>X https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ</p><p>TikTok https://bit.ly/43L92po</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM</p><p>Email [email protected]</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Saudia&nbsp;</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/495n6fB</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3UgTTdA</p><p>X https://bit.ly/4beIQY8</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Noon&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUY</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/44lnA1S</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Eight Sleep</p><p>https://www.eightsleep.com/sa/themoshow/</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>IWC&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/44dxbFW</p><p>Website <a href="https://bit.ly/43K8JMk">https://bit.ly/43K8JMk</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Brew 92</p><p>Instagram <a href="http://bit.ly/3VN6MeI">http://bit.ly/3VN6MeI</a></p><p>LinkedIn https://bit.ly/42kN65E</p><p>Website <a href="https://bit.ly/4grbAjK">https://bit.ly/4grbAjK</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Credits</p><p>Andrew Zaloumis | Guest</p><p>Mo Islam | Host Founder</p><p>Ryan Ismail | COO</p><p>Gregoris Kalai | Head of Strategy</p><p>Fares Saied | Executive Producer</p><p>Mahmoud Taha | DOP</p><p>Adnan Alkhateeb | Gaffer</p><p>Omar El-Faroug | BTS Photographer Production Assistant</p><p>Tito | Creative Director</p><p>Youssef Hamieh | Show Manager</p><p>Powered by "STUCK?" | Translation</p><p>The Mo Show Theme Song by Saud Al-Turki</p>