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Global Sustainability Project Mr. Victor Nelson, Executive Director Dr. Ken Golden, Senior Advisor Global Sustainability Project Goals Students will develop an understanding and life experience with another culture very different than


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Global Sustainability Project

  • Mr. Victor Nelson, Executive Director
  • Dr. Ken Golden, Senior Advisor
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Global Sustainability Project Goals

  • Students will develop an

understanding and life experience with another culture very different than their own.

  • Students will contribute their

skills in sustaining their environment, both locally and internationally.

Global Sustainability Project

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GSP Candidate Requirements

  • Complete research project on

the Peruvian Amazon.

  • Complete 40 hours as a

volunteer in scientific fieldwork

  • r university related lab

research as assigned by your teacher.

  • Complete submit all paperwork

and travel documents on time.

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Amazon Expedition Video

August, 2019

by Paige Campbell, San Clemente High School

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNKM_2qSY2E&feature=youtu.be

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Travel To Peru

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First Day in Iquitos

Casa Morey Hotel Dinner with Dr. Richard Bodmer

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Travel to the Yarapa River – Day 2

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Yarapa River Research Site

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Communication and Emergencies

  • Review Earthwatch Expedition Briefing.
  • No cell phone service at the research site.
  • No news is good news.
  • Earthwatch 24-hour on-call duty officer: (800) 776.0188
  • On Call International

Emergency Travel Assistance: 1-833-819-2939

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Scientists and Staff

Seven staff and several crew members are dedicated to the students.

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Clothing to Bring

  • Synthetic quick-dry or light cotton pants – (2 to 3 pairs).
  • Synthetic quick-dry or light cotton long-sleeved shirts – (2 to 3).
  • Sun hat & mosquito net.
  • Light poncho or raincoat.
  • Rubber Boots – knee high.
  • Nonslip, closed-toed tennis shoes.
  • Sweatshirt or light jacket.
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Gear, Personal Supplies, Documents

  • Spending money – Peruvian Soles (PEN).
  • Water container (one liter).
  • Personal medications.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Insect repellent spray.
  • Small backpack.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Binoculars.
  • Flashlight with extra bulbs and batteries.
  • Biodegradable Soap & Shampoo.
  • Antiseptic wipes come in handy.
  • Passport, Visa, Emergency Contacts

Laundry Service

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Life on the Rio Amazonas - Food

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Life on the Rio Amazonas - Cabins

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Life on the Rio Amazonas - Travel

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Visit to JALDAR

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Wrap Up and Travel Home

  • Evening walk to Mercado Artesanal Anaconda

and Plaza de Armas de Iquitos

  • Dinner at Casa Morey
  • 6:00am Bus Ride to Iquitos Airport
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Global Sustainability Project

For applications and more information: www.picernefoundation.org