World Wildlife Fund Conservation Leadership Award Honors Indigenous Organizer and Activist Charitie Ropati for her Dedicated Efforts in Environmental Activism and Indigenous Education

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has announced the recipient of the WWF Conservation Leadership Award, Charitie Ropati, a 22-year-old Indigenous scientist and environmental activist of Yup’ik and Samoan heritage. Ropati’s remarkable work in promoting Native American representation in STEM and holistic approaches to climate justice has earned her this prestigious recognition. Charitie Ropati has made significant contributions to the conservation and education sectors through her tireless effort, and her work at Columbia University’s Griffin Lab extends far beyond the classroom. Ropati’s research delves into the intricate relationship between climate change and…

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