Dr. Aaniyah Martin joins 124 women leaders from 24 countries on Homeward Bound's final Antarctic expedition, focusing on global sustainability and women's leadership in STEMM fields. Martin, an 'intersectional environmentalist,' aims to leverage the experience to strengthen conservation efforts in South Africa and inspire African women in environmental leadership.
South African conservationist Aaniyah Martin, part of the Homeward Bound 2024 cohort, prepares for an Antarctic expedition to drive sustainability and leadership.South African conservationist Dr Aaniyah Martin is among 124 women leaders embarking on Homeward Bound’s final Antarctic expedition, departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, on January 28.
“I have always been motivated by the intersection of environmental conservation, science, and social justice,” she said. This aligns with Homeward Bound’s mission of empowering women to become global changemakers. Antarctica’s fragile ecosystem is both the setting and the symbol of this mission. “The knowledge and collaborations from Homeward Bound will help me integrate global best practices into our local context, especially on issues like biodiversity loss and water scarcity.”
ANTARCTICA WOMEN IN STEMM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP SUSTAINABILITY
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