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Hanna Oosterveen

Hanna Oosterveen is finishing up her final year at McGill, majoring in International Development Studies and minoring in Management. Ever since her family's morning ritual of watching CNN's Christiane Amanpour over breakfast, she's had a keen interest in pursuing journalism. Through her studies, she's been able to pinpoint which areas pull her in the most. Most recently, climate change and its various impacts on current and future generations is her primary area of focus. In the future, Hanna hopes to study Journalism and settle in her favourite city, Berlin.

Climate Change and Mental Health: Clear connection but cloudy action

Hanna Oosterveen Jan 31, 2019

It is clear that mental health resources need to be made accessible and inclusive urgently to deal with the direct and indirect impacts of climate change. This requires finding tools to strengthen community cohesion and mindful adaptation…
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Expulsion of Roma in Italy and a Quiet Response from the Rest of the World

Hanna Oosterveen Dec 11, 2018

"Today, the Roma lack political clout as socially isolated members of society who are purposely ignored by most central governments. This ignorance combined with their systematically forced silence makes them easy scapegoats and potential…
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Kiribati: Potentially the First Uninhabitable Island Nation

Hanna Oosterveen Nov 6, 2018

Kiribati, a central Pacific nation comprised of 33 atolls and reef islands will be one of the first countries in the world to become uninhabitable due to the forces of climate change. Shoreline erosion, drought, groundwater salinity, and…
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