🥳 Minerva Sustainability Newsletter: Tellus Mater
January 2024, Issue #3
Editors’ Note
Dear Community,
Happy New Year! And happy new semester! Hope your holidays were cozy and that you are ready to have another adventurous semester.
Tellus Mater, Minerva Sustainability Collective's flagship project, has been stealing the spotlight. However, get ready because this year, a batch of SC projects that's been simmering behind the scenes will be launched. Let’s take this opportunity to meet the Collective members!
Did you notice it? Yes! The Tellus Mater team is starting the year strong with an extended team! Aru Kudassova (M27) is joining the editorial crew to bring you monthly issues. With this boost, we are gearing up for more collaborations with M27s and faculty to share their sustainability stories. Do you have a nomination or story to share? Hit us up through our Tell us, Mate form.
Editors,
Aru, Nara, and Zuza
Featured Community Stories
Last summer, Stephanie Froebel (M25) volunteered at ONCA - a center for custody and management for wildlife rehabilitation in the Bolivian Amazon. Get ready for a peek into grassroots conservation, straight from Steph’s lens!
“Ultimately my mission is to connect people with the natural world
in an accessible, artful manner,
taking the viewer in close to these places and beings.”
For more of Stephanie’s wildlife videography, follow @wildstephfroebel on Instagram!
Want to share your story with the Minerva community, too?
Get in touch with the editorial team!
Creative Writing
Sustainability
by Hana Paskova (M25)
from Napkins, Summer 2023 issue
Chapter 2 of the original story “After the Sun Never Set” by Noa Dotan (M26) will resume starting the next chapter!
Events and Opportunities
Upcoming Opportunities
🌎 Minerva Climate Careers Panel
What? Meet several Minerva alumni, students, and external professionals working in the field, discuss various paths and approaches to climate/sustainability careers. You will dive deeper during topic-specific breakout groups for more in-depth conversations with the panelists.
When? January 26, 2024
🗣️ The ITU Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Board
What? A proactive initiative designed to harness the insights and energy of young individuals in shaping the future of global connectivity. The board emphasizes actionable advice, focusing on tangible results and practical recommendations for the ITU Secretary-General.
When? January 12, 2024
👩💻 BVisioneers Fellowship
What? The fellowship aims to equip young innovators with training, expert support, and resources to realize their planet-positive projects.
When? January 15, 2024
🏙️ Local Pathways Fellow (2024 Cohort) [unpaid, 5-7 hours/week]
What? UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) launched this program to empower and equip young urban leaders with the necessary knowledge, resources, and platform to drive progress on SDG 11. The LPF trains, supports, and connects young urban thought leaders, activists, and innovators who are transforming cities and urban areas.
Where? Remote
When? January 22, 2024
⚡ CUSEF Young Leaders Scholarship 2024
What? A scholarship program launched in partnership with the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) and One Young World. It aims to identify and support eight impactful young leaders by providing them the opportunity to participate in the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal and join the global One Young World Ambassador Community.
Where? Montreal, Canada
When? January 30, 2024
🧑🏫 BMO-Watson Institute Fellowship
Who? Anyone, but especially individuals from historically underserved communities within BMO’s reach.
What? A fully-funded venture and leadership program that supports promising sustainability entrepreneurs and leaders. It offers comprehensive training in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership.
Where? Virtual Workshops
When? January 31, 2024
💼 WFF Youth Action and Policy Track - Policy Board
Who? Individuals with experience and interest in agrifood systems
What? A platform designed to empower and connect young individuals worldwide to discuss local food-related challenges and collaboratively devise innovative solutions for a sustainable food future.
Where? Various, including FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy
When? January 30, 2024
🖥️ Terra.do Climate-related job fairs
What? Browser to look for climate job fairs such as Clean energy job fair and Europe Climate Job Fair.
🔅 The Climate Initiative: Youth Ambassadors
What? A program that empowers dedicated voices to champion the cause of protecting the planet, communities, and future generations from the adverse effects of climate change. Ambassadors are provided with resources and opportunities to address climate issues locally and become part of an active community of climate changemakers.
🌳 Nature Conservancy
What? 100+ jobs worldwide at Nature Conservancy, including internships
🌈 Climatebase
What? A comprehensive database of climate-related jobs. Users can fill out a profile to enhance job matching. Set alerts based on preferences to receive tailored job recommendations.
🌾 Grist
What? Internships and various roles are available at Grist, a renowned climate journal.
📱 Sustainable Tech by Microsoft and LinkedIn
What? Sustainable Tech by Microsoft on LinkedIn Learning. This course aims to guide participants in leveraging technology to promote sustainable change. This learning path is eligible for a Professional Certificate from Microsoft.
📰 Linkedin Newsletter
What? Subscribe to newsletters to get climate & social justice opportunities for young people.
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Acknowledgments
Thank you for tuning in!
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Aru, Nara, and Zuza