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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LUCA JAMES FOLEY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Griffith University | Brisbane, Australia | Advancing SDG 15, SDG 11 & UNAI 9

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" Passion for sustainability and problem-solving drives my work in renewable energy and community engagement. Being a Millennium Fellow will allow me to collaborate with like-minded change makers, strengthen my leadership skills, and turn innovative ideas into tangible impact aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Conserve and Connect

Our project aims to create a platform that connects Griffith University students with their local Landcare or Coastcare volunteering groups. We believe that for these groups to achieve greater results in green space restoration, they need stronger partnerships with universities and schools to help recruit more young volunteers. By identifying and collaborating with local restoration groups that need volunteers, this project serves as a bridge between the university and community-based environmental groups. Through partnerships with Griffith academic programs, student clubs, and wellbeing services, we promote volunteering opportunities via our Conserve and Connect social media platform. Updates are shared regularly, outlining what each group is working on, how students can get involved, and when and where they meet. These updates are tailored to young students, encouraging participation as a fun, social, and meaningful activity during the semester. By implementing this initiative at Griffith University, we aim to create a model that can be replicated by other institutions, fostering stronger university-community partnerships and deeper student engagement in environmental restoration and wellbeing. Ultimately, we hope to promote individual student wellbeing by encouraging connection with nature, community, and purpose through environmental action.

About the Millennium Fellow

Luca Foley grew up on the Gold Coast, surrounded by beaches, mountains, and a love for all things nature. Drawn to maths and practical problem-solving from an early age, he found his passion in engineering, particularly renewable energy for its deep ties to environmental impact. Energetic, ambitious, and curious, Luca thrives on challenges that blend technical thinking with real-world purpose, aiming to design solutions that make a tangible difference for people and the planet.

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