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Para avanzar con la restauración ecológica, Eco House prioriza el vínculo entre las personas y la naturaleza

David Flier

August 14, 2023 |

Red/Acción |

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Response Location: Argentina

Eco House trabaja en distintos proyectos de restauración ecológica en diferentes puntos de Argentina que apuntan a la conservación, plantación y concientización sobre el cuidado del ambiente. En su trabajo, son clave los voluntarios y las alianzas con organizaciones locales, empresas y Gobiernos.

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The women leading Kano's charge for a greener future

Yahuza Bawage

August 02, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Dakata, Kano

In Nigeria, the Arewa Women Initiative For Climate Change Advocacy And Environmental Sustainability works to educate people on climate change and empower them to make informed, environment-friendly decisions. Through events like tree planting campaigns, the initiative spreads awareness on a variety of issues while coordinating action.

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Ideas We Should Steal: Sustainability Education for All Students

Courtney Duchene

July 31, 2023 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, New Jersey

New Jersey schools are working to make climate education widespread by implementing general education standards that include climate change education in every grade and subject. These new education standards have been inspiring students to brainstorm solutions to climate-related issues like reducing food waste and increasing coastal resiliency. The state has also earmarked $5 million to help local teachers attend professional development sessions to teach them how to create new climate change-focused lesson plans.

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Gwanda Women Revolutionise Diaper Disposal With Eco-Conscious Solution

Lynnia Ngwenya

July 03, 2023 |

The Citizen Bulletin |

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Response Location: Zimbabwe, Gwanda

Local women have begun washing diapers and using the inner cotton material as stuffing to make reusable sanitary pads. This practice of cleaning and repurposing the materials from these diapers helps to prevent excess waste from disposable diapers, which has a significant impact on local waste management, long-term sustainability and environmental preservation.

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One seed at a time: Lebanese project promotes agroecology for farmer autonomy

Áine Donnellan

June 29, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: Lebanon, Saadnayel

An organic seed farm provides free education to Lebanese farmers on transitioning away from chemical pesticides and fertilizers into agroecology. The farm, called Buzuruna Juzuruna, is creating a network across the country and runs an heirloom seed cooperative with over 300 varieties of seeds to share for free.

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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Birds

Sanket Jain

June 22, 2023 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: India, Maharashtra

A wildlife photographer in Maharashtra, India, adds like-minded animal conservationists to a WhatsApp group so they can share animal photos and knowledge with each other. The group members work together to solve different wildlife issues through information sharing and public education, and many of them also rescue animals.

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Learning to live with — and love — bears and eagles in Colombia's cloud forest

James Hall

June 08, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Colombia

A group of conservationists created Techo de Agua to engage communities in Colombia with conservation efforts for endangered species like the black-and-chestnut speckled eagles and spectacled bears. The nonprofit educates locals about the importance of these animals and reduces human-wildlife conflict with individualized solutions.

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Preschool alfresco: More states moving to expand access to outdoor learning

Jackie Mader

May 19, 2023 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Preschool programs such as the one offered by the Carrie Murray Nature Center prioritize outdoor education, allowing children to learn through play while interacting with the natural world. These types of programs have become popular since the pandemic, with more than 800 operating in the United States in 2022, and research shows natural settings are an ideal environment for young children to learn skills such as resilience, leadership, and problem-solving.

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Local organizations offer climate education for Boston-area kids

Elisabeth Hadjis Cassidy McNeeley

May 15, 2023 |

The Scope |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Because Massachusetts has few requirements around incorporating climate change into school curriculums, organizations such as Eastie Farm, Climate Action Through Education, and Spring Forward work to fill the gaps both in and out of the classroom. Through hands-on learning opportunities, ready-made lesson plans, and youth-led workshops, the organizations aim to improve students' climate literacy in a way that feels relevant to their daily lives.

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Honey production sweetens snow leopard conservation in Kyrgyzstan

Monica Pelliccia

May 10, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: Kyrgyzstan, Shamshy

Two conservation organizations are helping communities in Kyrgyzstan diversify their sources of income from livestock to include beekeeping, agroecology, ecotourism, and crafts. These efforts are preventing conflicts with snow leopards to conserve the local population. And some of the money made from the program goes towards funding environmental projects chosen by the community.

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