Oftentimes, it can feel very routine to understand societal issues and topics separately from one another. Even within the environmental movement, discussions can divide issues into smaller individual categories, and sometimes the larger interconnectedness between it all can seem lost. In this episode, Colombian environmental activist Laura Hernández joins us to discuss the importance of challenging this understanding of the world; she believes that the way to protect the Earth is to connect with it and understand everything as one beautiful system. Laura is the creator and president of the NGO called Generación Enraizada, which aims to empower young people to make a change, connect with nature and become guardians of the Earth. She works with many indigenous communities around Colombia in order to promote the preservation of indigenous culture and knowledge to foster both cultural and environmental conservation. Through these experiences she has had the chance to live in the heart of the Colombian jungle, connect with different ecosystems, and encourage a stronger relationship that humans have towards Nature. Follow Imperfect Eco-Hero on instagram at @imperfect_ecohero. Find more information and resources about this episode at www.imperfectecohero.com/episodes.
