In a recent conversation with UNU-EHS expert Lucas Turmena, he shared insights on the importance of maximizing his research impacts to contribute to the transformation of communities in his home country Brazil.
Who: Dr. Andrea Ramírez, Associate Academic Officer
When: 15-22 April 2024
Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why: for Transformative Urban Coalitions (TUC)
Within the scope of the TUC interventions, and in conjunction with the School of Architecture, Design and Urban Planning - UBA, a collective action took place seeking not only to beautify the streets of Barrio 20 but also to change the way in whic
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