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Regenerative Construction Industry Vision
Nestled in the Himalayas, Bhutan is renowned for its pristine landscapes, unique culture and traditions. Over 70% covered by carbon-sequestering forests, the country boasts extensive natural resources and diverse renewable energy sources including hydro and solar power. Rapid urbanisation has led to growing demand for housing and infrastructure, triggering significant imports of carbon intensive construction…
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Forest equity, climate mitigation: How Five Rivers MetroParks plans to transform two local parks
A grant for over $1 million from the USDA will be used to improve the look – and health – of Possum Creek and Spring Run, said MetroParks officials. Five Rivers MetroParks announced it received a grant worth $1.45 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban and Community Forestry program earlier this month. The…
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Forest equity, climate mitigation: How Five Rivers MetroParks plans to transform two local parks
A grant for over $1 million from the USDA will be used to improve the look – and health – of Possum Creek and Spring Run, said MetroParks officials. Five Rivers MetroParks announced it received a grant worth $1.45 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban and Community Forestry program earlier this month. The…
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The tricky business of commercializing invasive plants to death
To control the spread of invasive plants, some have offered a different solution: harvest and sell the invaders into extinction. But as some initiatives show, making and selling artisanal products from invasive species can come with social, economic and ecological challenges. Instead, some conservationists and researchers say that invasive plants may need to be removed…
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The tricky business of commercializing invasive plants to death
To control the spread of invasive plants, some have offered a different solution: harvest and sell the invaders into extinction. But as some initiatives show, making and selling artisanal products from invasive species can come with social, economic and ecological challenges. Instead, some conservationists and researchers say that invasive plants may need to be removed…
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Leslie Banyaza
Congo (DRC) & University of Pretoria, 2024 Leslie Fatuma Bayanza is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, a dedicated leader, and a committed community servant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Global Challenges from the African Leadership University. Leslie is passionate about conservation, leadership, community service, and the art of storytelling. Driven to…
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Leslie Banyaza
Congo (DRC) & University of Pretoria, 2024 Leslie Fatuma Bayanza is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, a dedicated leader, and a committed community servant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Global Challenges from the African Leadership University. Leslie is passionate about conservation, leadership, community service, and the art of storytelling. Driven to…
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Evaline Mamboleo
Tanzania & University of Cape Town, 2024 Evaline holds a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in International Business and Trade from the African Leadership University (ALU) as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar. She is a dedicated advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Her commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment inspired her to establish the “Msichana…
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Evaline Mamboleo
Tanzania & University of Cape Town, 2024 Evaline holds a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in International Business and Trade from the African Leadership University (ALU) as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar. She is a dedicated advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Her commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment inspired her to establish the “Msichana…
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‘With everything at stake, COP28 must be more than just words’
In just a few days, world leaders will come together in Dubai to coordinate global climate action for the next year at UN Climate Change Conference COP28. As we experience the increasingly unprecedented repercussions of a changing climate – from catastrophic wildfires and floods, to scorching temperatures – it’s clear that every action matters if…