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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in the midst of restructuring and adapting to the restrictions on our work in the country; the intention is to use virtual platforms to carry out our purpose and we have been doing so through online conferences and collaborative remote work.

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The true value of forests: insights from the European dialogue in the Emmental Valley

Impact Hub

The purpose of the dialogue was to openly discuss these differing viewpoints and current challenges, and to collaboratively develop initial solutions. Crafting solutions together The dialogue concluded with the development and presentation of concrete solutions to the issues discussed.

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The true value of forests: insights from the dialogue in Southeast Asia

Impact Hub

The event emphasised the deep cultural, spiritual, and economic connections local communities have with forests. This nature-based solution project showcases the integral role of forests in local culture and daily life. In Nan, our beliefs and culture are close to nature. Without it, we cannot live.

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3 Ways to Boost Your Team’s Work From Home Performance

StartupNation

There may be many aspects that favor remote work, but the lack of space to develop personal relationships is a definite downside. Sign Up: Receive the StartupNation newsletter! Interact… efficiently! Loneliness is a common issue for people working from home, and it can be further aggravated by the current crisis.

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The true value of forests: insights from Southeast Asia

Impact Hub

As part of the global Wyss Academy Dialogues series, this event uncovered the deep cultural, spiritual, and practical significance of forests to local communities in the region. ” This language highlights how forests are woven into the cultural and daily lives of local communities. .” Forest is life.

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Circularity in action: Circular projects in Portugal

Impact Hub

These two success stories not only demonstrate the power of circular practices but also inspire mindful engagement with local culture and the pursuit of more inclusive, eco-friendly, and sustainable futures. Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp At the heart of the CirculUP!

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Rebuilding the California Dream 

Andreessen Horowitz

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. From a cultural perspective, I grew up on a diet of Hollywood culture and movies and TV shows. And so, there’s a lot of cultural heritage and history of that. And I think there were two influences.

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