Cyber Beau Cultivating Connections: Papua New Guinea’s Patrick Ranu – The Environmentalist Saving Mangroves!

In the coastal province of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, 18-year-old Patrick Ranu is standing knee-deep in the tide, planting mangrove saplings that could save his village. As a grassroots environmentalist, Patrick is fighting coastal erosion and climate change—one root at a time.

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Profile Overview:
Name: Patrick Ranu
Occupation: Environmentalist
Age: 18
Background: After witnessing rising sea levels damage family land, Patrick joined a local youth conservation group. He now leads community planting efforts and advocates for climate adaptation in rural PNG

Likes:

• Mangrove Ecosystems: He’s fascinated by their role in protecting coastlines.

• Climate Action: Patrick participates in local awareness campaigns and school programs.

• Getting His Hands Dirty: He enjoys physical, outdoor work.

Dislikes:

• Deforestation: He’s outspoken against careless logging near wetlands.

• Climate Denial: He believes the effects are visible and urgent.

Turns On:

• Community Collaboration: He thrives when villagers work together to replant.

• Speaking at Schools: He loves inspiring younger kids to protect their future.

Turns Off:

• Plastic Dumping: He’s frustrated by waste in mangrove areas.

• Policy Inaction: He wants more government support for rural conservation.

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