Césaire is a graduate student from the Ivory Coast pursuing a Master’s degree in Climate Change and Marine Science at Universidade Técnica do Atlântico in Cape Verde. His passions have led him to research ocean dynamics, food security, and drivers of marine productivity. Césaire also works with Mon Potager Bio, helping women farmers practice organic and sustainable farming methods. He aims to advance climate resilience by applying his research to support sustainable practices in vulnerable communities.
What are five words that describe your PGC experience?
Engaging, Inspiring, Transformative, Learning, and Wonderful.
What was the most memorable aspect of PGC 2024 for you?
PGC 2024 Challenge is one of the most cherished experiences because I was challenged to think too much about my actions and their chances to correspond with my values. Each daily challenge provided some opportunity for me to venture into different aspects of sustainability, however Day 1 and Day 15 are the most exceptional. Day 1’s “Imagine” challenge brought to life a burning desire to see what the world could look like if we all became environmentally friendly. It was indeed an incredible way of kick-starting the journey. Fast forward onto Day 15, the aspect of focus was on soil health, which was quite eye-opening as it showed me the possibility of restoring systems and increasing food supply through regenerative designs of which I love to help out communities with their projects at MON POTAGER BIO. Another fundamental element of why PGC was such a great experience in my life was how it created links between all those individual impressions and an action-based agenda. The daily tasks, however, not only described the problems and issues on the global map but also outlined the way how one could make the global trends work for him given his circumstances. Naturally, that encouraged and inspired me, but also brought a proper modesty in me since I knew that there were also other people participating. This is further consolidation of my resolve regarding sustainable advocacy and more importantly it gives hope that change can happen even at the smallest of levels and consistency can build the change over time. PGC 2024 was a set of challenges rather, it was a journey that changed the perception towards one’s self, one’s actions and the way one fits in the whole context of sustainable movements.
