Diana Carolina Castaño
I enjoy botany and working with rural communities. I would like to learn about project management, capacity building, public policymaking, GIS, and programming applied to the field of ecology.
Location Colombia
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@StevenMurray Totally agree!
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I was thinking only about knowledge, but it is true that it is also about networks and relations.
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If my passion is at the intersection of steps 2 and 4, I believe I need to keep working on my skills to get where I want to be. I believe step 1 depends on my confidence, my ability to connect my skills and understand what the world needs from me. With regards to step 3, I think it is constantly adapting to my reality, so it requires me an effort to stay up to...
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My passion is nature, working with rural communities, and share knowledge. I would love to contribute with my skills to the management of ecosystems and natural resources.
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@LucyBent @GaiaLambert I think that in a certain way and depending on the role you want to take in society the answer could be YES. In my country (Colombia) there have been strong social movements that with their actions have paved the way for the recognition of their rights. I believe that these actions have allowed the formulation of public policy...
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Maybe we have to find diverse ways to regain power to other sectors in society
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I don't know very much about this topic, however I hope to get some grounding knowledge to understand what is policymaking and its importance. I am excited that this course focuses on the motivations behind policy making and the actions that should be taken to generate impact. In Colombia there are many environmental challenges for the decades to come, so I am...
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Hi! My name is Diana Castaño and I'm from Colombia, South America. I am looking to broaden my understanding in public policymaking since I am new to these topics. I am a biologist working in rural development and environmental sustainability. Hoping to do a PhD soon.
