Moving to Dubai I have become aware of the air quality. The United Nation identifies air pollution as the top environmental health risk globally, with around 6.5 million deaths annually from indoor and outdoor pollution. Alarmingly, 9 out of 10 people breathe outdoor air that exceeds the permissible levels recommended by the World Health Organisation. I always refer to this website to decide if it's safe to exercise or walk outside

I gathered my friends to celebrate my two years at Parsons and my achievements. It was great, and I didn’t face any challenges at all.

Interesting learnings from the Ecochallenge Site

At the start of Earth Month, I visited the mountains of Sharjah, Wadi Shees - which is a beautiful blend of history and culture. I explored the Nature Trail which winds through farms, date palms, and is one of the oldest falaj (Arabic word which means 'split into parts) irrigation systems in the country—still functioning after nearly 3,000 years!

Visited Daymaniyat Islands in Oman—a protected marine sanctuary.
Just floating there, I remembered something I hadn't thought about in years...

During my internship with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, I learned how conservation is about more than protecting nature-it's about reconnecting and sharing it with the world. So here's my encouragement: if there's an opportunity for you to get out and see some nature this weekend - do it! 🍃🌊

From environmental nonprofits to Middle Eastern megaprojects, one thing stays true: When you protect and respect your environment-whether it's a team, a culture, or an ecosystem-it always gives back.