Learning for Impact, PCDN Weekly Newsletter, May 19, 2025

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Joke of the Day

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🌐 News

  •  The Making of Empire AI – A behind-the-scenes look at the UK's ambitious new public AI research hub, designed to rival OpenAI and Google DeepMind. The project aims to boost open science and ethical innovation in the AI arms race. MIT Technology Review

  • Ukraine, Democracy, and Global Power – Anne Applebaum analyzes how the Ukraine war is reshaping global alliances and the risks of democratic erosion, with implications far beyond Eastern Europe. The Atlantic

  •  BBC Analysis: Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency - BBC News

  •  Nepal’s Incense Crisis – Centuries-old Buddhist incense traditions in Nepal face extinction due to overharvesting and climate threats. Local communities are pushing for sustainable practices to preserve culture and biodiversity. Mongabay

🏢 Organization Profile
CMX – A leading network for community professionals, CMX provides education, connection, and resources for those building impact-driven communities.
Their job board is a go-to for community managers, engagement leads, and social media strategists in the impact sector.

🔗 LinkedIn Profile to Follow
Yesenia Sanchez – Climate & Environmental Journalist | Speaker | Editor-at-Large for Atmos | Bylines: Vox, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, Curbed
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