ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TITIR NELSON LONGOK, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
EARTH University | San José, Costa Rica | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9
" I am so passionate about making a positive impact in this world, especially in my community back home. To achieve this, I do believe that it's vital for me to join forces with other Fellow youth of the same interest. Thus, this is very possible with the mentorship, the platform and the webinars provided by the programs. I choose to do agronomy just because of the interest I had and for my community as well. Therefore, I have no doubt that the program has got all I need and will prepare me a future leader of a positive impact. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EcoSave
The ocean, which makes up 72% of the surface of the globe and is home to a wide variety of marine life, is the planet's life force. At least half of the oxygen we breathe comes from it, and it is essential for regulating our climate. They also contribute significantly to the global economy, which includes sectors like tourism, international shipping, and fisheries.
The ocean is currently dealing with several problems, one of which is plastic pollution. More than five trillion pieces of plastic waste are present in the water. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is also growing. To cut down on plastic pollution, immediate action is needed. We can all help by avoiding single-use plastics like straws, cutlery, and food containers. EcoSave thus focuses on SDG-14 (Life Below Water). This project aims to safeguard marine and coastal habitats from pollution and maintain them sustainably. We want to raise awareness among people about ways to keep our water bodies safe and clean in order to preserve biodiversity in Costa Rica, a country with many water bodies and a wealth of species.
About the Millennium Fellow
I am Titir Nelson Longok, a Ugandan currently pursuing an undergraduates degree in agricultural science EARTH University. Moreover, I am also passionate about art and design.
