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Forests and Water day

šŸŒ³šŸ’§ Forests. Water. Communities. Equality. šŸ’§šŸŒ³  This weekend, as we mark theĀ International Day of ForestsĀ andĀ World Water Day, weĀ are remindedĀ thatĀ the systems that sustain lifeĀ are also the foundation of how we operate.Ā nature and people are deeply interconnected — and that where water flows, equality must grow.Ā  Healthy forests mean healthy communities. They protect watersheds, stabilize soils, and sustain the natural systems that provide

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Womens Day

Today at Polaris we came together to celebrate International Women’s Day through a special forum: ā€œVoices that Inspire: Stories We Share, Strength We Gain.ā€ āœØ  The session brought together women from different generations across our organization to share personal stories, experiences and lessons that have shaped their journeys. Listening to these voices reminded us that when women share their experiences, they create space

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World Habitat Day

Vista Hermosa: The 2nd Environmental Scientific Fair involved 170 students creating models with recycled materials to raise awareness about environmental protection and renewable energy. l Peru: Activities included an essay contest on water resources, a poetry contest on forest fires, a drawing contest, and the planting of 51 fruit trees and 50 ornamental plants to promote reforestation and habitat

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World Environment Day

Nicaragua: The 9th Environmental Scientific Fair involved 151 high school students and 31 preschool children, with 22 Polaris volunteers judging eco-friendly projects aligned with the SDGs. l Peru: A recycled costume contest at the 8 de Agosto and El Carmen plants, and an ecofriendly flowerpot contest in Canchayllo with 300 students and teachers participating. l Panama: Reforestation at Vista

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Earth Day

Peru: We organized a walk in Canchayllo with 3?5-year-old students, teachers, parents, local authorities, and Polaris staff. Students created posters from recycled materials and sang chants about Earth Day.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT

Our operations in Latin America and the Caribbean face significant challenges in waste management. According to the United Nations, One-third of urban waste generated in Latin America and the Caribbean still ends up in open dumpsites or the environment, impacting public health and contaminating soil, water, and air.

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BIODIVERSITY

Biodiversity loss threatens ecosystem services, jeopardizing food security and public health. It involves not only the global extinction of species but also the local decline or disappearance of species in specific habitats, which leads to a significant reduction in biological diversity.

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