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As an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in wildlife conservation and economics at Cal Poly Humboldt, I gravitated towards professionals who understood the importance of data and its applications to the natural world. In particular, I was excited to be part of a community of scholars who were committed to preserving Indigenous sovereignty through academic research and collaboration.
Read MoreNatalia Espinosa Tokuhama, a 2020 MALD graduate, stepped into a crucial public-facing roles with Mayor Michelle Wu’s office and expanded Boston’s economic integration initiatives for marginalized communities. Natalia's story is a testament to the power of heritage, education, and determination, as well as the evolving role of governance in an ever-changing digital world.
Read MoreLatin America (including the Caribbean) plays a crucial role in the supply of key minerals for decarbonization, thanks to its abundant and diverse reserves of high-quality minerals. As global mining capacity continues to expand, we are at a pivotal moment where adopting comprehensive measures is vital to mitigate its environmental impact. Latin America has the opportunity to actively engage in the transition that is necessary for all of us to contribute to the collective effort of implementing the SDGs and mitigate the effects of a changing climate.
Read MoreFor those of us in the US who crave the normalization of public queerness, and the safety and accessibility that we hope will accompany this normalization, it is tempting to be moved by the participation of these unlikely partners. Indeed, the overwhelming message of our for-profit sponsors is that they are strong allies in the battle for human rights and dignity for LGBTQ+ people around the globe. Somehow, we remain unconvinced.
Read MoreAs part of the AAPI Heritage Month spotlight, The Fletcher School’s Vishal Manve spoke with Athena Ronquillo-Ballesteros, Managing Director of Global Climate Strategies, Climate Leadership Initiative. She has been actively involved in mentoring and shaping the careers of aspiring professionals in the field of climate finance and shared her insights and experiences from her extensive work in climate finance, negotiations, and mentoring emerging leaders in global climate policy. During this interview, Athena shed light on the importance of collaboration between established professionals and the next generation of leaders and her work with Fletcher faculty members including Dean Rachel Kyte, Academic Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher, and Professor Jacob Werksman.
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