ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TARUNIMA TABASSUM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 9
Millennium Fellowship Project: Rooting for the Planet
My project aims to plant trees to mitigate the effects of global warming. Trees play a crucial role in the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By planting trees, my project seeks to increase the number of trees and forests, which will help to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere and mitigate the effects of global warming. This project may involve working with local communities, schools, and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of planting trees, as well as coordinating and conducting tree-planting activities. Ultimately, my project aims to make a positive impact on the global environment and contribute to a more sustainable future.
About the Millennium Fellow
Tarunima Tabassum is a senior Business Administration student at the Bangladesh University of Professionals in Dhaka City, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. Although a business studies student, she is passionate about how individuals can impact the world around them through awareness and love for nature and the environment. As a Bangladeshi citizen, the land of greenery and rivers, and an ardent environment enthusiast, much of her concern is preserving the country's natural resources and upholding the delicate equilibrium of its climate. Through her project "Rooting for the Planet," she aims to reduce the harm caused by global warming in her country, working towards a safer and more sustainable future for her homeland. After she graduates, she plans to earn a master's degree in Environmental Science and work in a field.
