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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. I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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Founders from MIT With a Plan to Change How We Grow and Eat Food

Both Sides of the Table

It’s hard to grow enough food to meet these needs, not to mention in a sustainable way and in a world where water is increasingly in short supply. Tack on the challenges with land, bee population decline, heavy use of ecologically destructive fertilizers and pesticides and extreme food waste and this adds up to a real global challenge. .

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Circularity in action: Circular projects in Portugal

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Circularity in action: Circular projects in Portugal Rizoma and Studio 8 are pioneering ventures based in Portugal, each embodying a strong commitment to the principles of sustainability and the circular economy. They are dedicated to nurturing a future that is more inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable.

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

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Switzerland has seen increasing disputes over land use as the demand for nature conservation, cultural heritage, and water preservation grows, while urban and infrastructure expansion continues. The Canton of Bern’s state forest service showcased their approach, which balances wood harvesting with forest rejuvenation and conservation efforts.

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

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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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The true value of forests: insights from Southeast Asia

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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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Entrepreneurs reflect on value of i2E’s e3 mini-accelerator

Innovation 2 Enterprise

PLANT SEADS – Tulsa-based Plant Seads – an acronym for Sustainable Ecology, Adaptive Design – has a mission to create long-term sustainable vertical gardening solutions to benefit the environment. We greatly recommend this program to Oklahoma companies who are starting or are already established.”.