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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

However, experience has taught me that I cannot stop in the face of these fears which, it is worth noting, are always present. I think that’s a clear example of my growth. On many occasions in my life I have fallen into self-sabotage, perhaps thinking that I might fail or that I am not up to the challenges I have taken on.

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Leveraging digital platform to amplify green participation by the public: An Ant Group case study presented at COP28

AsiaTechDaily

Alipay Ant Forest | Fantastic Ocean enables users to contribute to marine conservation projects (Seagrass planting in Shandong, China) In 2022, Ant Group launched Alipay Ant Forest | Fantastic Ocean, extending Ant Forest’s initiatives from land-based ecological protection to the ocean.

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

StartupNation

You can never go wrong with regular calls, workshops or presentations with your team, either, even when they aren’t necessarily related to work. Staying in touch with your immediate team is vital. Even at a distance, it’s great to organize creative socializing events, such as virtual happy hours on Zoom.

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The Future of Conservation NGOs Innovation Challenge is on!

Impact Hub

To remain relevant and legitimate, in addition to effectively dealing with the present global ecological crisis, conservation NGOs need to radically shift. Structural and systemic issues are at play within the sector, which are impacting conservation effectiveness.

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Finalists in the 2023 $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Standard window treatments in a psychiatric setting require curtain tracks and curtains, which presents safety concerns for patients. A small group of finalists will present their business pitched to a panel of independent judges for a chance to win up to $50,000 in funding – plus an additional $2,500 People’s Choice Award.

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Press Release: Impact Hub Joins Pact for Impact Summit 2019

Impact Hub

This Global Alliance is created to face the many social and ecological challenges of today and of tomorrow — including climate change, the fight against poverty, precariousness and inequalities, migrations, healthcare, among others. Dedicated stands to present inspiring projects.

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AI-powered supply chain visibility platform Altana bags $100M

TechCrunch

For example, 18% of supply chain firms told Gartner in July that they were conducting climate change risk assessments, using tools including geospatial analysis, drones and AI-driven ecological simulations. Altana has 20 customers at present, including brands like UPS and several undisclosed government agencies.

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