Biodiversity & Ecosystems
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Article ItemOMNR alum Megha Khadka strives to ensure a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast , article
Online MNR alumna Megha Khadka imagines a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast of the United States in her new role at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Date: Nov 09, 2021 -
Article ItemOMNR student Adrian Hunter helps U.S. Forest Service operate more sustainably , article
Even though pandemic staff shortages and wildfire emergencies have forced Adrian Hunter to dial back his coursework, the Online MNR student continues to apply what he’s learning in his courses to his work in the U.S. Forest Service, helping the organization to operate more smoothly and sustainably
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
Article ItemHow do we save global forests? A call to action from the Global Forest Summit , article
“If only tropical deforestation were a country today, it would be the third largest C02 emitter behind China and the United States. Stopping deforestation is an absolute priority.” Online MNR student Todd Waldron reflects on the current state of global forests.
Date: Sep 07, 2021 -
Article ItemHelping the Everglades’ mangrove forests survive climate change , article
There is some hope for mangrove survival if conservationists and managers plan effective climate change adaptation strategies and incorporate them into existing conservation plans to get the most bang for the buck, reports Online MNR student Noelle Chantarasap.
Date: Aug 10, 2021 -
Article ItemDaniel Dydek forges a new career path, combining diverse professional skills, personal interests, and a passion for sustainability , article
Online MNR alum Daniel Dydek was looking for a way to put a diverse set of skills and professional experiences—spanning creative writing, bicycle mechanics, oil and gas, and military service—to use in conservation and sustainability. He talked to us about the importance of recognizing opportunities and being comfortable with complexity.
Date: Aug 03, 2021 -
Article ItemCan the tourism industry “come back better”? , article
Makayla Haertel, a student in the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, recently had an opportunity to visit a Green Globe-certified resort in Mexico. She shares her reflections on the potential of sustainable tourism.
Date: Jul 13, 2021 -
Article ItemClimate change solutions from the other side of the world: Neil Dampier to lead a Global Study to South Africa , article
CLiGS faculty and OMNR alum Neil Dampier grew up in apartheid-era South Africa. Now, he is teaching OMNR students about the connection between social inequality and natural resources disparity through the “Global Issues in Natural Resources” course, which includes a 10-Day Global Study in South Africa.
Date: May 18, 2021 -
Article ItemCan the pandemic force us to build better food systems? , article
“Exploring the space where landscape architecture and urban planning overlap, I seek to understand causes and explore solutions to social injustice from a different perspective. Food policy, food systems resilience, and urban agriculture are the areas of deep interest to me,” says Lynda S. Ramirez-Blust, a student in our Urban Ecology course.
Date: Nov 12, 2020