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LINDA TEWODROS MAZENGIA
(she / her)
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Linda is a student from Ethiopia currently studying at UWC Atlantic in South Wales, UK. As a pioneer of the Systems Transformation Pathway, an innovative IB curriculum focusing on systems leadership, she is committed to addressing complex global challenges.

Her passion for biodiversity conservation has grown through her work with the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, where she created a booklet documenting local medicinal plants to raise awareness among students. This initiative allowed her to combine her love for research with a desire to preserve traditional knowledge. Linda has also conducted research on restoring eucalyptus-impacted areas in Ethiopia’s mountainous regions, further deepening her understanding of sustainable environmental practices.

She strives to bridge the gap between indigenous communities and scientific institutions to facilitate the exchange of traditional wisdom and modern practices for more effective conservation strategies. Linda strongly believes in the importance of integrating local knowledge into global biodiversity efforts.

As a Fellow at the Villars Institute, she participated in the Villars Symposium, where she helped facilitate intergenerational collaboration between experts and young people to tackle pressing global issues. This experience significantly strengthened her leadership skills and deepened her appreciation for systemic approaches to problem-solving.

Growing up in a landlocked country, Linda had limited access to the ocean. However, her time at UWC Atlantic, located near the second-highest tides in the world, sparked her interest in ocean conservation. She sees the ocean as a vital connector of people and is eager to contribute to its protection.

Through her studies and projects, Linda aims to preserve the environment, foster collaboration, and inspire others to take action for a sustainable future. to its protection.