The National Geographic Society recently announced its latest cohort of Explorers and the recipients of the 2023 Wayfinder Awards. | News24Arts
Among those recognised is Capetonian and Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers fellow Shamier Magmoet, who received a Wayfinder Award.
Wayfinder Award recipients are individuals whose critical work inspires us to learn about, care for, and protect the wonder of our world.Several African Explorers are among those recognised, including Capetonian and Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers fellow, supported by National Geographic's Africa Refocused programme, Shamier Magmoet, who received a Wayfinder Award.
Wayfinder Award recipients have proven themselves to be the next generation of influential leaders, communicators, and innovators whose critical work inspires us to learn about, care for, and protect the wonder of our world, reads a press statement. Their ground-breaking work covers many impact-driven projects, including connecting youth to the ocean, using innovative technology to track insects across landscapes, investigating critical environmental stories, and developing equitable conservation solutions for poor communities.
Young Explorers are selected for their exceptional courage, leadership, and impact-driven solutions. Ranging between the ages of 18 and 25, this diverse cohort represents 13 countries, with each changemaker engaged in solution-focused ideas, including scientific innovation, conservation, education, civic engagement, storytelling and more — all in an effort to break boundaries and overcome challenges within their communities.
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