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  • Fishermen fight to survive on the world's second largest lake

    Alec Jacobson

    May 03, 2019 |

    National Geographic |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Uganda, Kasensero

    To reduce illegal fishing on Lake Victoria, Uganda overhauled management systems and sent in soldiers, who seized and burned illicit gear. Fish stocks appear to be rebounding, and outside investors are bringing in new development. However, some poor fishers lost their livelihoods and houses, and allegedly even their lives, in the crackdown.

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  • A Mezcal Boom Spurs Creative Approaches to Dwindling Agave

    Alec Jacobson

    February 01, 2017 |

    National Geographic |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, Miahuatlan, Oaxaca

    There's a mezcal boom happening around the world, but it originates in Oaxaca, Mexico. There some of the biggest players in the game are actively working to influence and stabilize the agave industry through sustainable practices.

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  • Can Mezcal Survive Being Popular?

    Alec Jacobson

    December 07, 2016 |

    Roads & Kingdoms |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, San Juan Del Rio, Queretaro

    The production of mezcal keeps increasing, drawing the attention of big liquor brands who want to invest in the mezcal market. Entrepreneurs in Mexico, are teaming up with rural farmers, their collaboration could potentially push out big companies from taking over the market.

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