
Planet Forward
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Planet Forward engages college students in search of solutions to the biggest challenges facing our planet through storytelling, media & convening.
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Despite the many challenges, creative and committed people are dedicated to making the world a more sustainable place and to tell the stories that inspire. Planet Forward founder Frank Sesno gives his bottom line about our recent trip to Iceland here: planetforward.org/story/planet-fā¦

Puffin populations are declining in Iceland but the South Iceland Nature Research Center is working to support conservation efforts. Storyfest winner and University of Arizona student Halley Hughes reflects on this iconic species from aboard ship with Lindblad Expeditions. planetforward.org/story/iceland-ā¦


"My hope is that as recovery turns into rebuilding, conversations around equity are front and center." Lisa Benton-Short discusses the wildfires in Maui with GW Today, noting climate change as a significant factor in these fires' spread and intensity. gwtoday.gwu.edu/inside-infernoā¦


Our first story from Iceland has just posted! CU Boulder 𦬠student Tyler Hickman takes readers on a visual journey through Iceland's fishing industry and the innovations making fishing more sustainable. Thanks to Lindblad Expeditions for making this story possible!planetforward.org/story/evolutioā¦


Last month we hosted our MandelaWshFellowship fellow Refiloe Semethe. She worked with our team to create a project action plan and to write a story about the El NiƱo expected to impact her home country of Lesotho in the coming months. You can read more here: planetforward.org/story/lesotho-ā¦


In 1963, an eruption off the coast of Iceland created Surtsey, one of the world's youngest islands. CU Boulder's CMCI masters student Gabe Allen explores the stories told about this unique place. Discover Surtsey by reading more on Planet Forward! planetforward.org/story/surtsey-ā¦

Last year, 148 fin whales were killed off the coast of Iceland. This summer, advocates took to the streets of Reykjavik to protest the lifting of a brief whaling ban. Emma Montgomery and Katie Perkins of TTU College of Media & Communication cover the story here: planetforward.org/story/whaling-ā¦

Our first Correspondent story of the year is written by Astry Rodriguez of Northwestern! Learn how one organization is working to prevent bird strikes against windows in the city of Chicago and what you can do to make your windows more bird-friendly! planetforward.org/story/bird-colā¦

The high seas need our protection. Planet Forward Correspondent Libby Mohn of Middlebury Institute shares what she has learned about marine protected areas, as the U.N. moves toward enforcement of a new treaty that would expand protections to international waters. planetforward.org/story/high-seaā¦

Every year, tourists flock to see Iceland's glaciers. But as this ice continues to melt, those who rely on the tourism industry are being forced to plan for alternative attractions. Read more from Storyfest winner Sachi Mulkey's trip with Lindblad Expeditions: planetforward.org/story/icelandsā¦

Storyfest 2024 is now open! Undergrad and grad students around the world are invited to submit stories in Best Video, Best Multimedia Project, and Best Writing. Win a trip with Lindblad Expeditions to either the GalƔpagos or Iceland. Deadline Feb. 5. Enter here: planetforward.org/storyfest-2024/

Have you ever heard of a "woonerf"? Checkout how GW Sustainability Research fellows are working to make campus greener and safer with the creation of a "living street." planetforward.org/story/woonerf-⦠Sustainability at GW GW University

Congratulations to the 2024 Planet Forward Storyfest Finalists for Best Video, Best Multimedia Story, and Best Written Story! See who will have the chance to travel with Lindblad Expeditions to the GalĆ”pagos or Iceland this summer as Storyfest Winners: planetforward.org/planet-forwardā¦



šØLAST DAY to enter STORYFEST!! If you're a university student whose told an environmental story, now is your last chance to submit your work for consideration and a chance to win a trip to the GalĆ”pagos Islands with Lindblad Expeditions ENTER HERE: planetforward.org/storyfest/