The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the largest UN event ever focused on protecting the ocean, was a milestone for advancing Sustainable Development Goal 14. Expectations were high, and for good reason, as many saw it as a turning point for global ocean action leading up to 2030.
Read MoreEach year, climate disasters force millions from their homes- 7.7 million people were internally displaced by disasters in 2023 alone, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. But within these staggering numbers, the stories of LGBTQIA+ people often go untold. For queer communities, being uprooted by climate catastrophe isn’t just about losing shelter or possessions; it’s about losing safety, dignity, and sometimes even the right to exist.
Read MoreDuring my final semester, I worked with TransitMatters as a Clean Transit Associate, engaging with projects that evaluated and reimagined public transportation. TransitMatters is a non-profit advocacy group based in Boston which strives to advance solutions for public transit across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A main tenet of their work is using data to drive conversations about reliability, efficiency, and access. Over my 10 weeks with TransitMatters, I saw the value of blending data with personal experiences to create a holistic picture about how good public transportation can change communities – and benefit our planet.
Read MoreThis Earth Day, a quiet revolution in global biodiversity finance is underway—one that could finally recognize the debt owed to indigenous communities.
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