By Claudia Castro
Hello!
I am Sara-Duana, a political ecologist, cultural producer,and educator. I work at the intersection of society, ecology, and culture with a keen interest in regenerative practices that drive systems-change.
Drawing from a diverse background, I have supported and directed socio-cultural, artistic, and educational projects in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia for over a decade. More recently, I have focused on sustainable development and ecosystem restoration, mainly in Central America. I’m also a writer and editor, and regularly teach both within and outside academia on topics ranging from rural development to futures literacy.
Currently, I am particularly interested in the socio-cultural aspects of ecosystem restoration and conservation. I am always open to engaging in projects related to social-ecological systems (SES), regenerative agriculture and food systems, forest communities and conservation, and land management.
I also co-founded a digital archive for traditional & sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic (although this project has been dormant for some time).
I am actively working towards a socio-ecologically just, equitable, healthy, and peaceful presence and future.
Recent Projects
Find my project portfolio here
These are some of the governmental and nongovernmental institutions, organizations, initiatives, and plenty of amazing human beings I’ve had the honor to collaborate with:
