The Gulf of California, also called “the Sea of Cortez”, is known as “the world’s aquarium”, and for good reason: it is home to more than 900 species of fish and welcomes gray whales, whale sharks, and green turtles, while also containing mangroves, and coral reefs. In this sanctuary the impacts of climate change are already being deeply felt. Faced with a reality that can feel overwhelming, we at EPI Mexico believe that young peoplecan and must be involved in creating soluti

At a large festival with more than 1,600 attendees, a unique encounter took place between two people who shared a common passion: social engineering. Amid the crowd, this unique encounter occurred when Enrique Guemez—who was an EPI student nearly 20 years ago—evaluated the project of Cristhian Robles, who had joined EPI just a few months earlier. After the festival, Enrique contacted Cristhian to see if he would be interested in volunteering with his social engineering organi

For the past three years, Joe has closely observed the flowering process of a serviceberry tree (Amelanchier alnifolia) outside his office. As he explained during the webinar, something as simple as watching leaves and flowers emerge in early spring can be a powerful way to do climate science.

Healthy rivers don’t happen by accident. In this webinar recap, Rad Watkins explains how forested watersheds and thriving riparian zones prevent flooding, reduce erosion, filter pollutants, and protect water quality. Learn why native vegetation along riverbanks is essential—and how simple human actions can either restore or degrade an entire river system.

Shelbi, a Piikuni leader in the Service Corps, is helping strengthen connections with local tribes and engage Native youth in conservation. After the pandemic, she and other Piikuni members brought cultural knowledge and land-based traditions into the program, inspiring a future where Indigenous-led conservation grows across Montana.

From biking across the globe to leading wildlife surveys in his hometown, Ganesh Nayak, assistant professor at Manipal Institute of Technology (India) and EPI alumnus, is turning adventure into environmental action. Discover how he’s inspiring students to explore, protect, and connect with nature.