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What’s Next after COP28?
While COP28 was a momentous convening because it was the first time fossil fuels was mentioned in climate negotiations, does it go far enough to nudge countries to phase out and move away from Big Oil? Climate researchers, humanitarian agencies, and vulnerable countries and island nations would disagree.
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Mistakes to Avoid When Grocery Shopping
The holiday season is upon us and I’ve seen the grocery stores and local shops packed with people buying goods for their loved ones and for gatherings. It’s easy to get carried away with the sales prominently displayed in every aisle, and I wanted to share some tips for reducing waste and being mindful the…
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Social Media Advocacy
Community Engagement Belinda founded an online platform to provide free resources and education to 3,000+ community members with the goal to inspire individuals to become better stewards of the environment and take climate action. Advocacy Belinda was part of a small but mighty #SaveOurCompost social media team who successfully engaged the NYC community to exercise…
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Events and Programming
Community-based Interventions Belinda designed and carried out a qualitative research study in Agua Caliente Nueva, Jalisco, Mexico where she engaged community members to assess the feasibility and acceptability of introducing a readily-available, nutrient-dense vegetable, Moringa oleifera, into their households. She enjoys opportunities to collaborate with intergenerational populations to co-create the social and behavioral interventions that…
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Curriculum Design
Women’s Health Program Belinda worked in-field for the Cambodian Community Dream Organization in Siem Reap, Cambodia to relaunch its Women’s Health Program. Through designing a baseline survey to understand women’s current knowledge among various health topics, Belinda developed workshop curricula and trained facilitators who delivered the presentations in Khmer in 10 rural villages. The workshop…
A Healthy Blueprint 