Technical Advisors
Prof Bill Ripple
Senior Conservation Adviser
Dr. Bill Ripple is a distinguished professor of ecology in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University. He was the lead author of the 2019 “World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency” which was signed by more than 13,000 scientists. He is also director of the Alliance of World Scientists which has 23,000 scientist members from 180 countries. The main goal of the Alliance is to be a collective international voice of many scientists regarding global climate and environmental issue and how to turn accumulated knowledge into action.
Dr. Bill Ripple is a legend in his field. He’s responsible for one of the most famous ecological discoveries of all time: how Yellowstone’s wolves restored the health of the entire ecosystem. Ripple’s countless hours spent observing human impacts on nature sparked his concern for the overall health of the planet. And after analyzing 25 years of data, he produced an alarming report, discovering that the planet’s ability to sustain life is facing grave risk. The Second Warning is a documentary about Ripple’s plea to scientists to speak up with the hard facts. It’s the story of scientists all over the world, from Bangladesh to Australia, awakening to the need to become advocates if we are to survive the “Anthropocene,” the era of human-driven planetary change.
Dr. Bill Ripple is a legend in his field. He’s responsible for one of the most famous ecological discoveries of all time: how Yellowstone’s wolves restored the health of the entire ecosystem. Ripple’s countless hours spent observing human impacts on nature sparked his concern for the overall health of the planet. And after analyzing 25 years of data, he produced an alarming report, discovering that the planet’s ability to sustain life is facing grave risk. The Second Warning is a documentary about Ripple’s plea to scientists to speak up with the hard facts. It’s the story of scientists all over the world, from Bangladesh to Australia, awakening to the need to become advocates if we are to survive the “Anthropocene,” the era of human-driven planetary change.
Lhendup Tharchen
Conservation Adviser
Lhendup is a passionate wildlife biologist, environmentalist, enthusiastic social worker and author from Bhutan, a small country in the eastern Himalayas. He obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation from the University of Oxford and in 2017 earned his MPhil in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge.
Lhendup works as Chief Forestry Officer for the Royal Government of Bhutan’s Forests & Park Services, where he served as national coordinator for tiger conservation (2008-2012), national focal person for snow leopard conservation (2013-2016) and head of Bhutan's species conservation program (2010-12). He was Chief of Jigme Dorji National Park for four years and currently leads Bhutan's National Ecotourism and Recreation Programme.
Besides being part of the Bhutan Sustainable Tourism Society, Lhendup is a member of the IUCN’s Cat Specialist Group and a fellow of at the New York based Explorers Club.
Lhendup works as Chief Forestry Officer for the Royal Government of Bhutan’s Forests & Park Services, where he served as national coordinator for tiger conservation (2008-2012), national focal person for snow leopard conservation (2013-2016) and head of Bhutan's species conservation program (2010-12). He was Chief of Jigme Dorji National Park for four years and currently leads Bhutan's National Ecotourism and Recreation Programme.
Besides being part of the Bhutan Sustainable Tourism Society, Lhendup is a member of the IUCN’s Cat Specialist Group and a fellow of at the New York based Explorers Club.
"If we acknowledge that we are the most evolved species on the planet, we have to be many times more sensible and responsible with regard to our actions as they impact the environment we share with other species. For now, we are no better than a pest.
Conservation is a test for Homo sapiens. If we succeed, we will survive. If we fail, the consequences are clear.
We have inherited this pristine nature and rich biodiversity as a legacy from our forefathers. Today their legacy is our pride. Our role is to ensure that this pride leads to hope for the future. Therefore, this generation can’t afford to exploit the environment and gamble with the assets of future generations. I strongly believe that it’s our common responsibility to realize this dream of coexistence, peace, and harmony towards a better and brighter future together.”
Conservation is a test for Homo sapiens. If we succeed, we will survive. If we fail, the consequences are clear.
We have inherited this pristine nature and rich biodiversity as a legacy from our forefathers. Today their legacy is our pride. Our role is to ensure that this pride leads to hope for the future. Therefore, this generation can’t afford to exploit the environment and gamble with the assets of future generations. I strongly believe that it’s our common responsibility to realize this dream of coexistence, peace, and harmony towards a better and brighter future together.”
