Meet Krystal Birungi, Carolina Morgado, Nice Leng’ete and Bhavreen Kandhari – four incredible women who are working on the frontlines of science, conservation, human rights, and environmental advocacy. From the genetic engineering ofmalaria-transmitting mosquitoes to fighting for clean air, women’s rights and biodiverse ecosystems, their stories highlight the power of representation and why the people most affected by the world’s challenges are also the mostequipped to drive the solutions. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: how gene drive technology could help us end malaria; why representation matters in science; how to carry forward a legacy of work; the land in Chile that sequesters three times more carbon than the Amazon; ending female genital mutilation in Africa through dialogue and the power of mothers in India to create a cleaner future for their kids.

02:08 Krystal Birungi - The scientist using gene drive to fight malaria

10:27 Carolina Morgado - Rewilding landscapes and communities in Chile

19:42 Nice Leng’ete - Creating an alternative rite of passage for girls in Africa

28:12 Bhavreen Kandhari - The warrior mum fighting for clean air

Find out more:

Krystal Birungi, Entomologist – Target Malaria
Carolina Morgado, Director – Rewilding Chile
Nice Leng’ete – Nice Place Foundation
Bhavreen Kandhari – Warrior Moms India

This podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rosefrom ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fix The News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Audio sweeting by Anthony Badolato from HearThat? If you have a guest suggestion, feedback or interested in sponsorship, please reach out amy@fixthenews.com

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