Charles Bornand
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48-year-old former mining geologist, earned a Master’s in Applied Geosciences before rising through the ranks of a global mining multinational. Over two decades, he oversaw exploration and development programs across four continents, honing an expert understanding of both geological processes and the industry’s environmental impacts.
Today, under the name Charles B., he channels that expertise into environmental preservation with Planet Keeper. He collaborates on research into mine-site rehabilitation, leads ecological restoration projects, and creates educational and multimedia content to engage the public in safeguarding our planet’s delicate ecosystems.
Climate Crisis
COP30 Fire: Chaos Erupts Near China Pavilion as Climate Talks Teeter
Introduction
The COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém (November 10-21, 2025) aimed to forge post-2025 pathways on emissions, finance, and adaptation, but a sudden...
Desalination & Water Technologies
The Antofagasta Wastewater Reuse Plant: Environmental Impacts and Social Implications in Chile’s Water Crisis 2025
Introduction
Chile's Antofagasta region, a mining powerhouse in the hyper-arid Atacama Desert, grapples with severe water scarcity intensified by climate change and industrial demands. The...
Plastic Pollution
Plastic Loop Pilot Project: Recycling Innovations and Systemic Challenges in 2025
Introduction
The Plastic Loop Pilot Project, encompassing initiatives like Loop Industries' Infinite Loop™ and European automotive pilots, aims to close the recycling loop for plastics...
Natural Resource Preservation
PaisajesQueRenacen: True Forest Revival or Corporate Greenwashing in Latin America?
Introduction
Latin America's forests, vital carbon sinks holding 34 percent of global mitigation potential , face unprecedented threats from agricultural expansion and fires. Projects like...
Natural Resource Preservation
Is the WACA Mangrove Restoration Project Truly Empowering West African Communities or Masking Deeper Coastal Crises?
The WACA program, initiated in 2018 with an initial $210 million World Bank financing package , has evolved into a cornerstone of coastal resilience...
Ecosystems & Ecological Corridors
Is the San Martín Amazon Forest Restoration Campaign a Genuine Solution or Greenwashing in Disguise?
Introduction
The San Martín Amazon Forest Restoration Campaign, launched in late October 2025 by regional authorities, aims to rehabilitate fire-damaged ecosystems in Peru's biodiverse San...
Climate Crisis
Innovations in CO2 Mineralization: Accelerating Carbon Sequestration Through Projects Like CarbFix
Introduction
CO2 mineralization represents a transformative strategy in the fight against climate change, converting atmospheric CO2 into solid carbonates through reactions with alkaline minerals. This...
Environmental Protection
Vida Nativa Tropical Forest Restoration Project: Genuine Biodiversity Revival or Corporate Greenwashing in Central America?
Central America's tropical forests, vital for global biodiversity and carbon storage, face relentless threats from agriculture, ranching, and urban sprawl. The Vida Nativa project,...
