Bevon Chadel Charles: Modeling Sustainable Farming in the Caribbean

May 17, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Bevon Chadel Charles,  Caribbean,  Grenada,  SDG1,  SDG11,  SDG13,  SDG2,  SDG7,  SDG8

Bevon: Akata Farms is motivated to create sustainable food systems that can reduce hunger and create sustainable growth and development. Our mission is to start sustainable model farms, implement ICT and technology, protect the environment and land by use of climate smart agriculture practices, develop value added products that can link agriculture to tourism, and create employment opportunities for all. 

Chloe Holloway: Inspiration, Opportunities and Micro-Grants Push Climate Action Forward

Mar 24, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Chloe Holloway,  SDG 4,  SDG13,  USA

Chloe: As you might know, climate change is a pressing issue that is impacting so many lives around the world—and the climate crisis is only worsening. On average, marginalized communities face more environmental burdens than others. For example, three out of five African Americans live near toxic waste facilities but only 2.8% of environmental degree awardees are Black. Minorities in Climate Action seek to diversify the climate movement by bringing more Black and Brown youth into the field through education and innovation. We seek to provide environmental education to youth from communities on the frontline of the current crisis and provide micro-grants to help our students start their own environmental solutions!

John Oppermann: A Movement to Build Green and Healthy Homes

Mar 01, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha John Oppermann,  New York City,  SDG13,  USA

John: Our built environment, from our homes to our workplaces, has a huge impact on the environment. If we build these structures in a better and smarter way, they will be more resilient to our looming environmental challenges, more in sync with nature, and healthier for ourselves and our families.