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1 billion carbon storage trees

Edwina Jenny Taylor Flathen Start Date: Nov 22, 2023 - End Date: Nov 21, 2024
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Volunteer Trip
  • Kenya
  • South Sudan
  • Zambia
  • Malawi
  • Zimbabwe
  • Liberia
  • Nigeria
  • Ethiopia
  • Cameroon
  • South Africa
  • Sierra Leone
  • Namibia

My Travel Story

by: Edwina Jenny Taylor Flathen Start Date: Nov 22, 2023 - End Date: Nov 21, 2024
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Volunteer Trip
Embarking on a profound expedition spanning 12 countries in as many months, I am dedicating this journey to a cause that resonates deeply with my passion for environmental sustainability. Throughout this odyssey, I will fervently advocate for the manifold benefits derived from cultivating trees — not only as robust carbon storage solutions but also as invaluable sources of nourishment for human consumption.

In an era marked by the relentless impacts of climate change, our planet grapples with extreme environmental conditions that pose imminent threats to crop production, productivity, and the very fabric of livelihoods. It is against this backdrop that I am committed to introducing alternative livelihoods to communities, thereby alleviating poverty, mitigating food insecurity, and curbing the alarming rates of deforestation.

One striking observation in our conservation efforts is the disproportionate emphasis on forest trees, with scant attention given to the crucial role of trees outside conventional forest boundaries. Fruit trees, often overlooked, represent an untapped resource for carbon sequestration and environmental services, particularly when cultivated within fruit orchards.

The chosen destinations for this expedition are deliberate, as they represent nations actively engaged and wanting to engage in the cultivation of carbon storage trees, a testament to their commitment to initiatives such as Go Green and Seeding Africa.

My personal commitment to the preservation of our planet and the welfare of humanity propels this initiative. I envision a world for future generations characterized by safety, happiness, and good health, where the air they breathe is pure and life-sustaining. This vision is within our reach, and by collectively playing our part, we can transform it into a reality.

As I set forth on this journey, I seek your support. Together, let us amplify the message of environmental stewardship, weaving a narrative of sustainability that echoes through the ages, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of our shared future.

  • Kenya
  • South Sudan
  • Zambia
  • Malawi
  • Zimbabwe
  • Liberia
  • Nigeria
  • Ethiopia
  • Cameroon
  • South Africa
  • Sierra Leone
  • Namibia
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