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2 weeks ago
Updates from Guardanias del Estuario– Where science, youth, and community collaboration drive coastal restoration
Guardianas del Estuario is working with local women and youth to lead scientific research, water quality sampling, and community engagement in support of coastal restoration efforts.
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2 weeks ago
Updates from Tiwai Honey Initiative– How a passion for bees is restoring Tiwai Island’s pollinators
The Tiwai Honey Initiative is restoring Sierra Leone’s pollinators by establishing beehives, constructing a honey processing facility, providing training and protective gear to young beekeepers, and generating income for local communities.
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2 weeks ago
Updates from Uru Uru Team– Engaging local youth through international collaboration
The Uru Uru team restores Lake Uru Uru by combining indigenous knowledge with scientific methods, engaging local youth, and collaborating with Princeton students.
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2 weeks ago
The Iris Project Is Moving Homes!
The Iris Project is joining Global Fund for Children! A new chapter in trust-based funding for youth-led environmental action.
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1 month ago
A historic Year, in every sense
Francisco, The Iris Project Advisor, reflects on the climate wins and losses in 2024.
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2 months ago
Earthshot Week
Frances, The Iris Project Project Manager was able to join the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, South Africa.
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6 months ago
Reflections from Our Departing Advisors
As we celebrate International Youth Day, we bid farewell to three longstanding advisors who share their insights on youth empowerment and youth climate funding.
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6 months ago
An interview with Nusra Juriah Abed, Seed Prize Winner 2023
Nusra shares Project Mila’s progress a year after winning the Seed Prize 2023, highlighting community engagement, overcoming heatwave challenges, and expanding collaborations for environmental education.
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7 months ago
An interview with Dipisha Bhujel, Stem Prize Winner 2023
Dipisha reflects on Project Sparśa’s progress and challenges a year after winning the Stem Prize 2023, highlighting stabilisation, factory construction, and community impact amidst personal and operational hurdles.
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7 months ago
An interview with I Ketut Darma Dipta, Iris Prize Winner 2023
Dipta discusses Liquify’s growth over the past year since winning the Iris Prize 2023, including expanding book donations, increasing volunteer engagement, and building water catchment wells.
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7 months ago
Tick Tock… Will COP29 Meet Climate Goals? Insights from Yazid Mikail
Yazid Mikail, an Iris Project Advisor, reflects on the urgency, progress, and challenges of climate action discussed at SBI60, and what it means for COP29
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7 months ago
Moosumi Magazine Issue 02: Sanctuaries
Moosumi Magazine’s second issue, “Sanctuaries” connects conservation, culture, and ecology. It features stories on indigenous knowledge, degrowth, artist interviews, and more, celebrating small island states with a political edge.
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