UCR Extension Impact Academy

Which best describes the key threats to marine environments? A) Habitat destruction, overfishing, climate change and pollution B) Habitat destruction, introduced species, climate change and pollution C) Habitat change, overfishing, climate change and pollution... D) Habitat destruction, overfishing, climate change and oil spills E) Habitat destruction, commercial fishing, climate change and pollution What do you think is the correct answer? Let us know in the comments section below. And, if you’d like to learn more about marine environments and conservation efforts, you can read more about our Marine Conservation program here: https://j.mp/3hSKxRR #ucrextension

Did you know that there’s an estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste in our oceans today? You can be a part of the solution. Join our Marine Conservation program and contribute toward the protection and restoration of our oceans: https://j.mp/3hSKxRR ... #ucrextension

Tomorrow, on World Environment Day, the United Nations will be launching its Decade on Ecosystem Restoration campaign. This campaign aims to both stop the degradation of our ecosystems and to restore them so we’re on track to achieve the UN SDGs by 2030. This is a mammoth task. Every action will count.... If you want to do your part and pursue a career that helps restore our environment, our Climate Crisis and Clean Energy program is perfect for you. See the program details here: https://j.mp/2TmIxas #GenerationRestoration #ucrextension https://j.mp/3fQFyym

Which of the following best describes the key threats to marine environments? A) Habitat change, overfishing, climate change and pollution B) Habitat destruction, commercial fishing, climate change and pollution... C) Habitat destruction, introduced species, climate change and pollution D) Habitat destruction, overfishing, climate change and pollution E) Habitat destruction, overfishing, climate change and oil spills Leave your answer in the comment section below! For more quizzes like this one, find out more about our Marine Conservation program: https://j.mp/2Pz9XZb

Tomorrow is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers and we want to hear what young activists have to say. Emtithal "Emi" Mahmoud is a poet, activist, peacebuilder and supporter of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Here’s what she has to say about world peace: I think if we’re creating a world that answers violence with openness and answers displacement with acceptance and with love and with active help, I think that’s a world that might last a lot longer.... Listen to the rest of her inspirational words here: https://j.mp/3aPijmO

Sustainable healthcare must become central to our practice; working together, I believe we can shape services to provide the highest value patient care from our use of natural resources.Dr Andy Connor, Specialist Registrar in Renal Medicine. Learn more about sustainable healthcare by joining the UCR University Extension Impact Academy Global Public Health program: https://j.mp/3oTjghX

Our students are all geared up to complete their course fieldwork at our bases around the globe. Are you ready to travel after 2020? Find out about our programs here: https://j.mp/3tndTLL

What do you call people who already support your organization’s cause? Funders Skeptics Base... Share your answer below. Want to find out more about the role these groups play? Our Communication and Advocacy course is included in all UCR University Extension Impact Academy programs. Find out more about our programs here: https://j.mp/39LTdoY

Been cooped up inside for too long? Curb the cabin fever and stay productive with an online course that pairs online learning with international fieldwork in any one of our seven locations abroad. Find out more about our programs: https://j.mp/3hmcPCc

No matter your reason for going abroad this year, we should all participate in sustainable tourism. Here are a few tips on how you can be a sustainable tourist while completing your UCR University Extension Impact Academy fieldwork: Respect local cultures Preserve natural resources... Support local businesses Leave heritage sites unchanged after your visit Participate in ethical activities with reputable local organizations https://j.mp/37HWF2O