Volunteer blogger Kseniia Popova is sustainable development project manager, researcher and writer. During her time in Egypt (the Sinai as well as ERC SEKEM near Cairo) she that realized her true passion is Ecosystem Restoration, which she believes is the most beautiful and ultimate solution to Climate Change.
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Angels of Backlands: How Traditional Knowledge is Saving Forgotten Lands
The Caatinga’s story isn’t one of survival in a dryland ecosystem – it’s a lesson of looking for the hidden patterns, finding alliances, and being patient. Well, and about fate of course. Because, if a forgotten biome can regrow from dust, what else might be possible?
October 21, 2025