Hannah PhillipsGender equality has come a long way, but more work is still needed to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Dr. Betsy Beymer-Farris, director of the Environment and Sustainability Studies program at UK, has worked to help empower women in Tanzania through sustainable seaweed farming. Need inspiration, check out Dr. Beymer-Farris’ amazing work in the video below.
Women around the world are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change. You have the power to mitigate these impacts. Some simple ways to get started:
*Pick up eco-friendly products and shop second-hand clothes
*Avoid buying single-use plastics
*Recycle, upcycle or donate your clothes and other goods
