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He insists a target of approximately $5 million annually is needed for effective conservation programs—funds that are often dismissed or diverted. “It’s a small amount compared to the billions of dollars lost in corruption or spent on questionable projects. We need transparency, high-level commitment, and consistent, targeted funding,” he urges.
Billy emphasizes, “It’s about protecting the last remaining habitats, empowering local communities, and maintaining those skills—because once the knowledge is lost, it’s gone forever.”