“Ivory is quickly becoming the new blood diamond of Africa and one that fuels militia battles. Some of the most notorious armed groups on the continent, including the Lord's Resistance Army, are hunting down elephants and using the tusks to buy weapons.”

English broadcaster, writer and adventurer

Ben Fogle is an English broadcaster, writer and adventurer. He is best known for his presenting work on programmes shown on British television channels including Channel 5, BBC and ITV. Fogle has built a public profile through television, writing and outdoor adventure. His work is closely associated with presenting factual programmes, and with a reputation shaped by travel, exploration and life in the outdoors.