Sandra Kloff

IUCN CEESP

Today’s Date: 23 July 2008

1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?

Not any in particular. Nature sceneries have the biggest impact on me, more than an interaction with a particular species. I guess that my travel to Antarctica and the Sahara desert filled me with biggest awe.

2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?

Grew up in the city unfortunately but remember clearly the holidays to the coast of Portugal.

Now? Still the coast

3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?

I don’t have a particular animal that is my favorite. But in zoos I´m drawn to great cats and apes.

4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?

Dealing with climate change. now and in the future. It will be a big challenge to find other energy sources than fossil fuels.

5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?

Do not rely on nature organisations to do the job. Invest in reducing your own environmental footprint. Try to be as self sufficient as it can be in terms of energy, food and water use.