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Good idea: expand marine protection areas

https://phys.org/news/2024-10-australia-antarctic-marine.html

Australia is taking a big step to protect marine life by expanding the Antarctic marine reserve around Heard Island and McDonald Island, home to a rich diversity of wildlife like penguins, seals, and whales, and even two active volcanoes. This expansion will quadruple the protected area, meaning more than half of Australia’s ocean territory will now be safeguarded, which places Australia ahead in meeting the United Nations' 30% marine protection goal by 2030. While environmental advocates praise this progress, some, like WWF-Australia, caution that critical habitats, especially for species like king penguins and black-browed albatross, need even more protection from fishing pressures to ensure the area's long-term ecological health.

Good idea: build community through fun collective work

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/07/indigenous-community-ecuador-photographer-tristan-partridge-kichwa-panzaleo-san-isidro-book-mingas-solidarity


Turning work into a fun community event, like the Kichwa-Panzaleo do with their mingas, is a powerful way to keep people connected while getting important things done. In the Ecuadorian highlands, these Indigenous communities come together to tackle big tasks like fixing water pipelines and maintaining shared land. But it's more than just work—it’s a chance for everyone to catch up, share meals, and support each other, especially since many people have to travel for jobs and don’t see each other often.

Mingas, [...] originated in Inca culture, as “collective work parties” that last from a few hours to a few days. [...] Mingas are central to the Indigenous people’s struggles for justice and dignity.

By combining social connection with work, they keep their traditions alive and strengthen their community bonds. This approach doesn’t just get the job done; it brings people together and builds a shared sense of purpose, which is essential in protecting their land and culture for future generations.