Ranita Koroma: putting research into practice as leader of an environmental NGO in Sierra Leone

09/08/2023 24 min Temporada 5 Episodio 3
Ranita Koroma: putting research into practice as leader of an environmental NGO in Sierra Leone

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Episode Synopsis

This week we are looking at Environmental Protection with one of our current student in MSc Global Environment and Sustainability, Ranita Koroma. Ranita is a Sierra Leonean Consultant and researcher in a variety of Environmental subjects such as Blue Economy, Sustainable Development; Marine Governance and Conservation; Climate Change and Biodiversity, Waste Management and Flooding. In this conversation she will talk about her role and experience in the NGO scene in Sierra Leone, her strategies to build a network both at a local and governmental level and how she faced challenges in such an under-financed sector.Key points:[02:01] - How studying with students from all over the world thanks to a UoL degree has influenced your learning experience?[04:26] - Ranita Koroma educational background and a description of her current projects[06:48] - Could you tell us a bit more about your current project and how would you like it to be used?[08:10] - What is your strategy in having meaningful conversation with a variety of stakeholders: decision-makers and the local community?[14:41] - Have you ever encountered any challenging stakeholders or obstacles when building these relationships?[17:03] - How did you start to build your network in the NGO and environmental protection scene in Sierra Leone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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