Explorers at Work: Sustainable Agriculture — Is it possible? With National Geographic Explorer Jennifer Burney

• In Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World, students explore sustainable solutions to global hunger and climate change with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Jennifer Burney. This inspiring lesson follows Dr. Burney’s groundbreaking work bringing solar-powered irrigation systems to small-scale farmers, empowering communities to grow nutritious crops even during dry seasons.

• Through interactive map activities, discussions on economic and cultural impacts, and real-world examples, learners examine how solar energy and eco-friendly technologies can improve food security and reduce carbon emissions. Students also discover careers that support sustainable agriculture and consider how innovative approaches can help build a more equitable and climate-resilient world.