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From Marine Biologist to Movement Builder: Alwande Dube on Why Youth Belong in Conservation Decisions Today

29 July, 2026

RISE UP recently caught up with Alwande Dube; marine conservationist, ocean advocate and Chairperson of Youth4MPAs, to explore her journey into marine conservation, the growing role of youth in protecting our oceans, and why inclusive leadership is critical to the future of Marine Protected Areas. Having recently represented Youth4MPAs at the Our Ocean Conference, where […]

What does Ocean Literacy look like amongst South African Youth?

6 June, 2023

Matsobane Malebatja, Youth4MPAs As we face a global crisis of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation due to rising global temperatures, it is imperative that we make sustainable decisions for a healthier future. However, climate anxiety and a lack of exposure to these issues limits our ability to engage in discussions and provide meaningful contributions as […]