South Africa is not Cameroon. It's a strong economy. I think they should be the first ones setting an example - improving the legal punishments for those that are involved, reinforcing the borders from every angle, meaning that even the… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share
In terms of security for wildlife and our society, it's an incredibly alarming situation, and we need to address that. — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
I think there is a scientific approach to it and there is a political approach to it and an economical approach to it. All… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
South Africa is not Cameroon. It's a strong economy. I think they should be the first ones setting an example - improving the legal punishments for those that are involved, reinforcing the borders from every angle, meaning that even the diplomatic plane that lands in South Africa should not have the green light to leave without having the plane inspected.… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share
The continent is incredibly exciting. When I first went there, it consumed me, and I instantly felt like I wanted to be engaged one way or the other, whether on a philanthropic level or business. I'm lucky to say today that I do both. In terms of African Wildlife Foundation, I started working with them roughly around 2009, on the… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share
We are all going to die. When it happens in such a drastic, inhuman way, which we've been seeing in Africa, this is crime… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
If you have appreciation for life, whether it is a planet or any wild species, if it's a human or an elephant, death is… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
In terms of economical aspects, reinforcing those national parks with sophisticated anti-poaching patrols - these poachers are beefed up like the army. In the… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
My grandmother said it very simply: "If you don't like dogs, you don't like humans, and vice versa." I really believe that. — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
There's so much beauty in Africa, but it's not endless. We have to prevent these crimes and these awful, awful killings. I just hope… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
There's politics. When you talk about Asia - no one really wants to approach that full-force because it's very thin ice. No one wants… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
Many of the local institutions and politicians and veterinarians are involved in illegal trade. To crack that down, it's a big crime and big… — Veronika Varekova Copy Share Image
