To mark Earth Day, Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers, released the latest podcast episode in its “The Power of the Diamond” series featuring renowned British explorer, conservationist, author and photographer Levison Wood speaking about his recent trek alongside elephants in Botswana.

In it Levison Wood, in conversation with Charlie Mayhew, CEO of Tusk, speaks about his love of elephants from when he was a child; to his most recent expedition in the spectacular Botswana landscape trekking alongside these majestic creatures on their annual migration across Botswana, from the salt pans of the Kalahari Desert to the rich and sprawling grassy plains of the Okavango Delta.

Forevermark said that in the episode, both Levison and Charlie really highlight the importance of conservation and looking after the planet and animals, inspiring every individual to try and make small changes to their everyday life to create a brighter future where the African elephant is still a part of it.

Reiterating its commitment to protecting the natural world and positively impacting the people, communities and countries where the Company sources its natural diamonds Forevermark said, “Diamonds are one of nature’s greatest gifts, formed billions of years ago and is one of the many reasons why Forevermark feels so deeply connected with the Earth and so passionate about its protection.”

The brand stated that as a sign of this commitment, for every hectare of land De Beers Group uses to recover diamonds, it dedicates six hectares to conservation of nature, covering around 200,000 hectares in total across southern Africa, this is known as The Diamond Route.

To listen to the podcast, please visit: https://www.forevermark.com/walkingwithelephants

Pic caption: Levison Wood with the elephants in Botswana

Pic courtesy: Forevermark and Simon Buxton Photography