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Seniors Kanika Chaturvedi and Aminieli Hopson, and graduate student Caroline Keary pose for a photo during their trip to COP 30 in Brazil.

Two Business Students Visit the Amazon, Network with Sustainability Experts, Gain New Perspectives at COP30 Summit

UConn Today – Two UConn business students who are passionate about sustainability and a healthier planet, attended the COP30 climate conference last month in Belem, Brazil, adjacent to the Amazon rainforest.

Both graduate student Caroline Keary ’25, ’26 MS and senior Aminieli Hopson ’26 said the experience was one of the best of their lives, and that what they learned will benefit their careers.

They left with a new network of like-minded climate advocates and an appreciation for both the enormous challenges of climate preservation and renewed respect for those who dedicate their lives to it.

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