About Emiliana
Emiliana is 26 years and lives in Buenos Aires. She is an agro engineer from the University of Buenos Aires. As a child she was interested in everything related to the environment, ecology and natural science but when she joined university she started working more actively in climate change issues.
About her project
The objective of the project “Green Roofs and Walls” is to increase green areas in the city through the well known technique “sustainable extensive naturation” in non traditional areas as front walls and roofs of houses and buildings. These gardens are decorative and nice and will have a positive impact on the environment as they will absorb the carbon dioxide thus decreasing its concentration in the air. They will also filter dust and dirt particles of the air, reduce the everyday temperature and humidity variation, reduce the external noise, protect the rooms under the roof from the summer sun, absorb part of the rainfalls and delay the water draining. They will also give shelter to insects, and have a positive impact on people´s mood, reducing the stress levels and crating a relaxation and recreation location.
What is Emiliana's the biggest challenge?
Her biggest challenge is the lack of environmental awareness in society, although this challenge can become her motivation to continue with this project. She wants to show that these gardens will contribute to create a friendlier city and therefore, everybody’s quality of life will be better.
What can Emiliana do to make a difference?
She wants to be part of the change; she believes that every person can do something to have a better world. If she managed to introduce these gardens in the city, this could have a multiplier effect for other cities in the country.
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