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Dereck Joubert | |
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| Born | 3 March 1956 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Spouse | Beverly Joubert |
| Relatives | Keith Joubert (brother) |
Dereck Joubert (birth 3 March 1956, Johannesburg) is a South African-born filmmaker, author, conservationist and National Geographic explorer-in-residence [1] based in Botswana. He is also the brother of well known South African artist and conservationist Keith Joubert.
Together with his wife, the photographer and filmmaker Beverly Joubert, he has been involved in filming, researching, and exploring Africa for over 35 years. The couple has co-produced more than 40 films for National Geographic, primarily focusing on big cats and elephants.
Joubert is also the brother of the late South African artist and conservationist Keith Joubert.
Personal life[edit]
Joubert was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He studied geology and land surveying at the University of Witwatersrand, and later completed a diploma in ecology. While working as a wildlife ranger in several South African wildlife reserves, he first developed an interest in lion behaviour.[2]
Joubert met his wife, Beverly, in high school and married in 1983. They have lived and worked in Botswana for over three decades.
In March 2017, the Jouberts survived a near-fatal Cape buffalo attack at their camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta.[3]
Film career[edit]
Dereck and Beverly Joubert have co-produced over 40 films for National Geographic[4], with Dereck writing and operating the camera and Beverly recording sound. Their work has contributed to new understandings of Africa's top predators[5].
The 1992 documentary, Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas, is estimated to have been viewed by over a billion people in 127 countries.
The Jouberts’ films have received awards[6] including Emmys, a Peabody Award, and Wildscreen Panda Awards. Their Emmy-winning 2006 film Eye of the Leopard follows the life of a female leopard from infancy to maturity.
In 2014, the Jouberts received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the South African Film and Television Awards.
Conservation work[edit]
In 2006, the Joubert's founded Great Plains Conservation, an organization that operates safari camps in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. The organization combines tourism with conservation initiatives and community projects[7]. The Great Plains Foundation, the company's charity arm, focuses on preserving landscapes, wildlife, and supporting local communities.
In 2009, the Joubert's co-founded the Big Cats Initiative with National Geographic, aimed at halting the decline of big cats and protecting their ecosystems. This program has transitioned to the Great Plains Big Cats Initiative under their leadership.
The Joubert's also co-founded Rhinos Without Borders, which has relocated 87 rhinos from high-poaching areas to safer regions[8]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they established Project Ranger to support rangers and conservationists across Africa[9].
References[edit]
- ^ "Explorer at Large, Dereck Joubert". explorer-directory.nationalgeographic.org. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ "Dereck Joubert". Academy of Achievement. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ Brophy, Selene (2017-04-14). "Incredible story about a conservation couple who miraculously survived a Buffalo attack". News-24. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ "Dereck Joubert | Producer, Writer, Cinematographer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Ii, Thomas H. Maugh (1992-01-22). "A Chronicle of Warfare in the Night : Television: Dereck and Beverly Joubert document the struggle between lions and hyenas in tonight's "National Geographic" and dispel some myths along the way". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Dereck Joubert - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Hill, Lauren Jade. "The Conservation Safari Camps Making An Impact In Kenya". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Largest Rhino Airlift Ever to Move 100 At-Risk Animals". Animals. 2015-03-30. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Ledger, Emma (2020-08-20). "Coronavirus crisis could lead to wildlife ranger jobs being cut and a 'poaching pandemic', warn leading conservationists | The Independent". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
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