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.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LUC TAYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
The University of Western Australia | Perth, Australia | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 12 & UNAI 9
" "A passion for change and justice has driven me and my career choices, and acting as a Millennium Fellow will provide an outlet to commit to these qualities. The Millennium Fellowship will provide me with an exciting opportunity to make a tangible change, and fully engage to advance the Sustainable Development Goals." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Digging Deeper
Mining is integral to Australia's economy, contributing significantly to national GDP and employment. However, it often comes with environmental degradation, habitat destruction, and social displacement. Recognising this paradox, our cohort - comprising students from environmental science, engineering, and social sciences - decided to delve into research that could reconcile economic benefits with ecological responsibility. Our project aims to develop sustainable mining practices that minimise environmental impact while promoting social equity. We focus on three main objectives:
1. Innovative Technologies: Investigate cutting-edge technologies like bioleaching and renewable energy integration to reduce the carbon footprint of mining operations.
2. Community Engagement: Work closely with local communities, especially Indigenous groups, to ensure that mining activities respect cultural heritage and contribute to social well-being.
3. Policy Advocacy: Collaboration with policymakers to promote regulations that enforce sustainable practices across the industry.
About the Millennium Fellow
Luc Taya is an ambitious and goal-driven Philosophy, Politics and Economics student studying at UWA. Born in Perth, Australia, Luc has always had a strong passion for change and justice, motivated to study law. He is committed to working towards achieving the sustainable development goals of Industry, Innovation and infrastructure as well as peace justice and strong institutions. Throughout his time studying, Luc has contributed to an array of philanthropic projects, namely Relay for Life and the Central Park Plunge, among many others. In Luc's future, he aims to advocate for change and equality, particularly within judicial systems.
