Help support Magda's Scientific Research Expedition to Fiordland through BLAKE NZ

Kia ora! I'm Magdalene, an 18-year-old student studying in my first year of Law at the University of Canterbury. I attended highschool in New Plymouth, Taranaki where during this time I attended BLAKE Inspire, a youth programme for enviromental leadership, partnered with the Ministry of the Environment. This opportunity increased my awareness of various enviromental issues we see in NZ and beyond, developed my leadership abilities and helped me network with professionals and like-minded students.

In 2024, I'm thrilled to be selected as one of only 8 students to attend BLAKE Expeditions - the next tier in the BLAKE NZ science programmes. This June, we are travelling to Doubtful Sound (Fjordland).

Doubtful Sound is the deepest of New Zealand’s 14 fjords. Fjords are significant carbon sinks. I will be involved in carbon storage and cilmate regulation research alongside experienced scientists and environmental leaders (a collaboration between research organisations such as Otago Uni, GNS Science and Ngāi Tahu). This research will help us understand the size, mechanics, and stability of carbon sinks in NZ and across the world.

This is an incredible privilege and I need your support!