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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NAJLA SALEH MAHMUD NUBAH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 4 & UNAI 9

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" The UNAI and SDG principles that align the most with my field of interest,
sustainability, has the power to grow the most under the impact of the Millennium Fellowship. I am so honoured for this once in a lifetime opportunity and excited to be a
Millennium Fellow as this will contribute to my personal and professional growth through the integration of critical thinking, problem solving skills, creative, analytical skills, preparing me for adaptability to the practical circumstances. Besides, the influence and impact Millennium Fellowship holds would serve as a great foundation for the establishment of my dreams towards a better world. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Bangladesh GreenWave

The Bangladesh Greenwave Project is an innovative and community-driven initiative aimed at addressing environmental challenges, particularly in urban settings like Dhaka City. This project focuses on fostering sustainable urban development, enhancing air quality, and mitigating the effects of climate change through collective action and strategic interventions. Objectives: 1. Improve Air Quality: Combat air pollution through urban greenery and tree-planting campaigns. 2. Community Engagement: Raise awareness about environmental issues and empower communities to take sustainable actions. 3. Urban Heat Island Mitigation: Use green infrastructure to reduce urban temperatures and create more habitable spaces. 4. Research and Advocacy: Generate data-driven insights to advocate for environmental policies and urban planning reforms. Key Campaign: "Let's Breathe Well" The "Let's Breathe Well" campaign is a flagship initiative of the Greenwave Project. This campaign targets air pollution, particularly in high-density urban areas like Dhaka, by promoting urban greenery and advocating for clean air. Activities Under the Campaign: - Tree Planting Drives: Organizing community tree-planting events in neighborhoods, schools, and public spaces. - Workshops and Seminars: Educating residents about air pollution, its health impacts, and how urban greenery can help. - Community Action Plans: Collaborating with local stakeholders to design and implement solutions tailored to specific areas. Impact Goals: - Enhanced urban greenery coverage in Dhaka. - Reduction in localized air pollution levels. - Increased community awareness and participation in environmental sustainability. - Policy recommendations for greener urban planning. By integrating grassroots action with research and advocacy, the Greenwave Project seeks to create a sustainable and breathable future for urban communities.

About the Millennium Fellow

Najla Saleh Mahmud Nubah is a strong-headed, kind, bright, witty, righteous, proactive young lady who loves to study, read romance, visit the sea and the nature; dreaming of ensuring its protection and advocating towards that. Being born and brought up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, she is never afraid to speak up. She is currently pursuing her honours in Environmental Science at Bangladesh University of Professionals. Being a Class Representative has shaped her leadership abilities, ensuring successful participation towards the greater good. She is an admirer of nature in all its beauty and blessings; a highly motivated individual constantly contributing to mitigating climate change and advocating, raising awareness among her community. She
believes in love for the humans and love for the nature too.

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