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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.
Environmental Governance & Justice
Proyecto Mono Araña: Genuine Conservation Triumph or Veil for Eco-Exploitation?
Introduction
Proyecto Mono Araña, initiated in 2012, focuses on the long-term conservation of the brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) in Venezuela's Caparo Forest Reserve, which...
Environmental Governance & Justice
Is the Definitive Recovery of Lake Ypacaraí a Realistic Goal or Empty Promise?
Introduction
Lake Ypacaraí, Paraguay's most iconic inland water body, has long been a source of drinking water, irrigation, and recreation, supporting up to 79 species...
Climate Justice & Vulnerable Populations
Colombian Amazon Deforestation: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions for 2024-2025
Introduction
Colombia's Amazon region, a biodiversity hotspot vital for global climate regulation, has seen fluctuating deforestation rates in recent years. Following the 2016 peace accords...
Climate Justice & Vulnerable Populations
Restoring Parque Nacional Alerce Costero: Triumphs, Threats, and the Shadow of Corporate Interests
Introduction
Parque Nacional Alerce Costero, spanning Chile's Los Ríos region, protects one of the world's oldest forest ecosystems, featuring the iconic alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) trees...
Climate Justice & Vulnerable Populations
Maya Biosphere Reserve: Restoration Successes and Challenges in 2024-2025
Introduction
Established in 1990 and managed by Guatemala's National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP), the Maya Biosphere Reserve is one of the largest tropical forest...
Citizen Mobilization & NGOs
Sungai Watch: Genuine Solution or Temporary Fix to Indonesia’s Plastic River Crisis?
Introduction
Sungai Watch began as a response to Bali's polluted waterways, evolving into a nationwide effort against plastic pollution. By installing floating barriers made from...
Environmental Governance & Justice
Microcuencas Reforestation Initiative: Ecological Restoration or Corporate Greenwashing in Latin America’s Watersheds?
Introduction
The Microcuencas Reforestation Initiative, active across Latin America, focuses on restoring small-scale watersheds through reforestation and ecosystem management. Rooted in broader efforts like Initiative...
Climate Justice & Vulnerable Populations
Vi Agroforestry’s East Africa Restoration Initiative: Genuine Ecological Revival or Masking Corporate Interests?
Introduction
Vi Agroforestry, a Swedish development organization, has been at the forefront of agroforestry efforts in East Africa since the 1980s, focusing on Kenya, Uganda,...
