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African transformations—examining systematic inequality and resource management in South Africa , articleDuring a Global Study trip to South Africa, students in the Master of Natural Resources (Online) program study the complex relationships between sustainable resource management and conservation and social justice in the post-apartheid era.
Date: Aug 08, 2023 -
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Tackling the water crisis through policymaking—a new MNR course with Jason Papacosma , articleEvery place has its own unique hydrology and set of water challenges. Understanding the complexity of water management, policymaking, and communication are fundamental pieces of a new "Water and Marine Policy" course coming to the MNR (Online) next spring.
Date: Aug 01, 2023 -
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Treading on thin water: lessons in sustainable water management , articleThe need for water is universal, but how we access, use, and conserve water varies by region. Executive MNR graduates Eric Torraca and Victoria Yauch examine solutions for differing water management needs.
Date: Jun 20, 2023 -
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Energy security: the Irish way , articleEnergy transition is key to addressing the impacts of climate change globally, but the process is arduous. Center Director Michael Mortimer shares lessons learned about decarbonization on a recent trip to Ireland, our new Global Study destination for the MNR (Online) students.
Date: Jun 06, 2023 -
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Urban food security: old wine in a new bottle , articleBack from the recent MNR Global Study trip to Italy, Center Director Michael Mortimer examines the concept of short supply chains, or the zero-kilometer approach, a sustainable norm in managing agricultural supply and demand in Europe for hundreds of years and a possible way forward today.
Date: May 23, 2023 -
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Wildlife conservation: tracking chimpanzees in the wild forests of Uganda , articleWhile working in Uganda, Dr. Omchand Mahdu had the opportunity to go chimp tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, where he learned firsthand about our closest relatives and efforts to protect them.
Date: Apr 11, 2023 -
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Learning science your way–inspiring young students in the field through STEAM , articleScience should be accessible to everyone, regardless of learning style. MNR professor Dr. Desiree Di Mauro takes us inside her project that is helping to shape the next generation of conservation scientists.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
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Water security—the humanity of it all , articleWater is a critical precondition for enduring human prosperity, but who owns it? Center Founder Dr. Michael Mortimer reflects on the ways water security is provided or guaranteed and the questions water rights raise in communities.
Date: Dec 06, 2022 -
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XMNR alum challenges the cultural norms of open fire cooking in Latin America , articleAlex Eaton, XMNR alum, reflects on his role at StoveTeam International tackling the wicked problem of open fire cooking in Latin America.
Date: Nov 01, 2022 -
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Oyster restoration in Lafayette River: a success story , articleOysters are a vital part of coastal health. MNR (Online) student Tom Johnson writes about the collaborative efforts focused on restoring populations, and in turn, the marine environment, along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
Date: Oct 11, 2022
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