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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.
Forests & Deforestation
Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2026 in Margalla Hills
Introduction
The Margalla Hills, a vital ecological buffer for Islamabad, have long faced threats from illegal logging, urban sprawl, and climate-induced challenges such as soil...
Coasts, Wetlands & Mangroves
ReSea Project Mangrove Restoration Training: Empowering Coastal Communities for a Resilient Future
Introduction
Mangrove ecosystems, those intricate networks of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs lining tropical and subtropical coastlines, serve as critical buffers against climate change impacts. They...
Plastic Pollution
Sungai Design: Revolutionizing River Cleanup Through Innovation and Upcycling in Indonesia
Introduction
Indonesia, with its vast network of over 5,500 rivers, faces an environmental onslaught from plastic waste, much of which originates from urban and rural...
Climate News & Analysis
The SUNCASA Project: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Climate Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction
The SUNCASA Project represents a paradigm shift in urban environmental management, focusing on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) to address the escalating impacts of climate change...
Pollution
PEBACC+ Fiji: Reviving Ecosystems Through Reforestation and Mangrove Expansion
Introduction
Fiji, a nation of over 300 islands in the South Pacific, faces mounting threats from climate change, including rising sea levels, intensified storms, and...
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...
