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SUMMARY:On Time and Water: A Call to a New Scientific Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nDuring the next 100 years\, a fundamental change to the elements of water on our planet is expected. Many glaciers will melt\, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than seen before\, acidification will bring the oceans to a pH level not seen in 30 million years\, and patterns of rain and snow will dramatically change in many areas. According to new studies\, the world is faced with the increasingly difficult task of cutting carbon emissions to zero by 2050. \nJoin us for a discussion with author Andri Snær Magnason as he describes how the global narrative on water and climate change serve to motivate scientific studies and projects in the decades to come. The program will also include a panel discussion\, Q&A session\, and time for networking. \nPanelists\n\nAndri Snær Magnason\, Author\nShanai Matteson\, Lead Artist and Collaborative Director at the Water Bar and Public Studio\nBjorgvin Saevarsson\, an expert on regenerative development and the circular economy\nModerator – Patrick Nunnally\, River Life Program Coordinator at the University of Minnesota\n\nAbout the Speaker\nAndri Snær Magnason is an Icelandic author and writer born in Reykjavik. He has written novels\, poetry\, plays\, short stories\, essays\, and films that have been published or performed in more than 35 countries. His children’s book\, “The Story of the Blue Planet\,” was the first children’s book to receive the Icelandic Literary Prize and also received the Janusz Korczak Honorary Award in Poland. Throughout his career\, Andri has collaborated with various artists in the fields of activism\, architecture\, and theatre\, and has been active in the fight for preserving the nature of Iceland. His book “Dreamland: A Self-Help Manual for a Frightened Nation\,” takes on these issues and has sold more than 20\,000 copies in Iceland. \nPresented in partnership with the Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Minnesota\, Minnesota Trade Office\, University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment (IonE)\, University of Minnesota Water Council\, and Water Bar & Public Studio.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/on-time-and-water-a-call-to-a-new-scientific-revolution/
LOCATION:Water Bar & Public Studio\, 2518 Central Ave. NE\, Minneapolis\, 55401
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SUMMARY:Saving the Majestic Rhino: Conservation Challenges and Successes Across South Africa
DESCRIPTION:For members and their guests only.  \nHome to more than 20\,000 rhinoceroses\, South Africa has one of the largest rhino populations in the world. However\, threats from poaching\, habitat loss\, and political conflict continuously endanger the rhino species\, pushing them toward extinction. \nAs we continue our yearlong focus on South Africa\, join us for a special discussion with Nicole Benjamin-Fink\, wildlife biologist and founder of Conservation Beyond Borders\, on the work being done across political and geographic boundaries to engage communities in the socioeconomic implications of policies that endanger the rhino. \nAbout the Speaker\nNicole Benjamin-Fink is a wildlife biologist and the Director and Founder of Conservation Beyond Borders\, an organization that resolves human-wildlife conflict across Africa and Asia. Nicole provides science-based strategies to international\, national\, and regional decision makers\, and applies economic theory to save endangered species in their habitat. Her research highlights the importance of local capacity building\, as well as integrating indigenous people into the conservation process. Nicole applies game theory and Bayesian statistics to address rhino poaching concerns across Africa and India\, and has conducted research in South America\, Southern Africa\, West Africa\, and India. Nicole founded Conservation Beyond Borders as a platform to provide conceptual and applicable solutions to transboundary conservation challenges. \nThis event is for Global Minnesota members only. Not a member? Become one today!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/saving-the-majestic-rhino-conservation-challenges-and-successes-across-south-africa/
LOCATION:Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters\, 2525 Wabash Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nIn 1994 over the span of 100 days\, nearly a million Tutsi were killed in Rwanda. After finding personal healing and forgiveness\, author Denise Uwimana turned her extraordinary experience as a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide into a personal mission to provide material and spiritual assistance to fellow survivors. To mark the 25th commemoration of the genocide\, Denise recently released the moving memoir “From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness\,” where she recounts her story of survival and continuing efforts to restore her country by empowering Rwandans to band together\, find healing\, share their stories\, and rebuild their lives. \nJoin us for a special program with Denise as she shares her testimony and discusses Rwanda’s turbulent history and the projects and programs established to promote healing\, renovation\, and community building in the region. The evening will include a Q&A session. \nFollowing the program\, Denise will sign copies of her book “From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness\,” which can be purchased through Amazon\, Barnes & Noble\, or IndieBound\, and will be available for purchase at the event through Magers & Quinn Booksellers. \nAbout the Speaker\nSakina Denise Uwimana-Reinhardt was born to Rwandan immigrant parents in Burundi. She later moved to Rwanda\, where she met her husband\, Charles. When she was 29\, she survived the Rwandan genocide of 1994 with her three sons; however\, her husband was killed. For the past three decades\, Denise has worked for Iriba Shalom International\, a charitable organization she co-founded to help Rwandans gain new perspectives by promoting reconciliation and forgiveness\, and she recently released her memoir “From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness.” Denise remarried and now lives with her husband\, Dr. Wolfgang Reinhardt\, in Germany. Together they continue to work for healing in Rwanda. \nPresented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, and World Without Genocide. \nPhoto credit: Denise Uwimana 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-a-rwandan-story-of-healing-and-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doing Business Across Africa
DESCRIPTION:According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic development\, Africa is the fastest growing regional market for exports from Minnesota companies. While a quickly growing market\, many companies are just starting the journey to understand how to navigate Africa’s unique business environment. \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion of opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business across Africa\, with insights from Albright Stonebridge Group\, U.S. Commercial Service\, African Development Center\, Dorsey & Whitney\, and KPMG. \nTopics will include: \n\n\n\nPublic policy issues\nOperational insights on doing business across Africa\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nDesirée M. Cormier\, Keynote Speaker\nSenior Director\, Albright Stonebridge Group’s Africa Practice \nFred L. E. Stewart\, Panelist\nDirector\, Office of Africa\, U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration \nNasibu Sareva\, Panelist\nExecutive Director\, African Development Center \nSteve Nelson\, Panelist\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nAnne Bardopoulos\, Panelist\nSenior Manager\, International Indirect Taxes Group\, KPMG LLP \nJessica Libby\, Panelist\nManaging Director\, Trade & Customs\, KPMG LLP \nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-africa/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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