INTRODUCTION OF OLAMIDE OLAYIWOLA
“It is often said that ‘when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable’, I am joining ISA because I want to be the channel through which people, especially Nigerian youth, learn about sustainability, nature and the environment. I strongly believe that the abuse of nature would be drastically reduced when people know why they should go all the way to preserve it.”
Olamide Olabimpe Olayiwola defines herself as a writer, researcher, and interdisciplinary creative person. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and currently concluding a master’s program in Public Economics, Law and Politics. Olamide is passionate about gender equality as well as governance, economic, climate, and environmental policies, specifically on the African continent.
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Her ISA project focuses on environmental justice in protected areas in Nigeria. The project is in two phases; a research paper that highlights the possible ways to better conserve biodiversity and a 3-day live-in Boot Camp aimed at educating young Nigerians on the importance and relevance of Protected Areas in combating climate change. The Boot Camp shall contain a series of practical activities including excursions and visits to protected Areas, following the step-by-step process highlighted in the environmental education manual which shall be created during her stay at ISA.