The Problem Stretching across the U.S.-Mexico border, Los Laureles Canyon, part of the Tijuana River watershed, is a rich ecosystem that supports biodiversity. But increasing pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss have created binational challenges for the watershed. The Opportunity In August 2025, the Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana project launched through a collaboration among Universidad Iberoamericana […]
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Sustainable management of natural environments by a Mapuche community in the city of Junín, Buenos Aires:environmental impacts and risks associated with climate change. Instagram | @checiencia Our project aims to support the Campo La Cruz Mapuche Community—located on the outskirts of Junín(Buenos Aires, Argentina)—in the collaborative development of ecosystem-based climate change adaptation strategies. We seek […]
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Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership The Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership was created to address the flooding of a biodiverse garden called Food Park. On March 19th, 2025, a stakeholder meeting was held to create a public/ private/ academic partnership for Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Development. The Food Park was the ecological product of the […]
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The Problem In La Estrella, a nearby town of Medellín, Colombia, rapid urban development and ecological change have put local agroecosystems at risk, including those bordering designated urban-growth zones. In response, students and local municipalities are working together to preserve valuable ecosystems and integrate balanced development throughout the region. The Opportunity In 2025, the Pontifical […]
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The Sulphur Springs Water Alliance is committed to advancing regional water awareness, conservation, and community engagement across southeastern Arizona through education, outreach, and collaborative partnerships. To support these efforts, a graphic design class will develop a suite of marketing and outreach materials that strengthen the Alliance’s public presence and communicate key messages related to water […]
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Communities across Arizona are increasingly focused on long-term water sustainability and public awareness, creating opportunities to engage younger generations in conservation efforts through education, outreach, and community-based initiatives. This project will explore youth engagement strategies centered around water conservation, with an emphasis on empowering students and young residents to become active participants in promoting sustainable […]
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The municipality of La Estrella, Antioquia faces increasing pressure along its urban–rural edge, where urban expansion has created tensions with the main ecological structure, affecting food security and the hydrological balance. In particular, peri-urban areas face risks associated with landslides and flooding, which are intensified by urbanization processes and the transformation of strategic agroecosystems. SERES […]
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At the heart of EPIC Africa Durban is a commitment to building meaningful partnerships between universities and communities to co-produce knowledge, drive local action, and respond to pressing urban challenges. The Greening Initiative in Quarry Road and Pholani is a powerful example of this approach in practice—where community leadership, academic support, and municipal collaboration come […]
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The Problem In México, rapid urban and population growth have intensified environmental challenges, creating an urgent need to strengthen environmental education for primary school students. Limited municipal capacity and support for environmental education, often overseen by only a few government officials, have made it difficult to address current environmental problems such as deforestation, pollution, and […]
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The Tijuana River watershed originates in Mexico and flows into the Tijuana River Estuary, a protected coastal wetland in California where freshwater and saltwater converge, supporting unique biodiversity. This ecosystem is threatened by vegetation loss, pollution, sedimentation, and high levels of fecal bacteria at the river mouth, affecting both biodiversity and resilience. Around 250 families […]
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