Florida is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches, making it a hot destination for college students during spring break. Of course, the extra influx of people is a great economic boost to the cities and surrounding towns, but it’s how these students treat the beaches that have made city officials try to deter as… Continue reading Spring Break Beach Blues
One of the longest ongoing debates in the world of economic trade, politics, and human growth involves the evolution of sustainable development. What is this sustainable development? Can it create jobs? Reduce the poverty line? Or will a company go bankrupt once sustainable policies are enforced? The economy and its monetary flow are consistently used… Continue reading Sustainable Development and Economic Growth
Ghana is a multi-party democratic country located on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, where it has a tropical climate that exhibits both wet and dry seasons. It is a nation known for its diverse wildlife, old forts, and diverse ecology. In different sectors of the country, there are different crops grown of particular significance to… Continue reading Yes to Chocolate and No to Illegal Mining in Ghana!
Sponsor Environmental Action Get Involved with IDEAS For Us in Orlando, FL and Volunteer in Local Eco-Action Events & Projects and Sponsor Environmental Action. watch eco-action highlights Eco-Action Projects in Central Florida Every month, IDEAS mobilizes volunteers to accomplish Eco-Action projects in Central Florida. Read below about the projects IDEAS organizes, and the five focus… Continue reading Sponsor Environmental Action | Fund Eco-Action Projects | IDEAS For Us
Algae blooms have been occurring in Florida since the 1500s – when Ponce de León first discovered the Sunshine State. The only thing required for an algae bloom is the right water and wind currents. Normally, a season should only last from October to April. Recently, there have been algae bloom seasons that have lasted… Continue reading Algae Bloom Crisis in Florida: Let’s Beat the Slime
IDEAS For Us – Branches Democratic Republic of Congo About This Branch IDEAS For Us DRC was founded in 2015 as the first outreach program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The branch was founded by Daniel Mastaki, based in Bukavu but extending projects throughout the country. With a focus in advancing sustainability, the… Continue reading DRC
IDEAS For Us – Branches Uganda Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Us – Uganda was the first international branch of IDEAS For Us. Originally based in Kampala, the capital city, IDEAS For Uganda has now spread to dozens of primary and secondary schools across the country where students and community members come together to… Continue reading Uganda
IDEAS For Us – Branches Nepal About This Branch IDEAS For Us – Nepal was founded in 2016 after Tika Ram “Santosh” Poudel became the third IREX Fellow to IDEAS For Us and traveled to Orlando, Florida for a four-month immersion program from August to December of 2015. The United States Department of State specially… Continue reading Nepal
Environmental Solutions Project Archive IDEAS for Us has spread to communities around the world, engaging communities and sharing best practices for a better world. View our Environmental Solutions Project Archive. Changing The World Through Local Action IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) is active in both developed and developing nations. Every project and program we launch shares the… Continue reading Environmental Solutions Archive
