The fight to save Kinshasa’s last baobab is a struggle against urban growth that risks erasing nature, memory, and the spirit of the city itself.
Yui Fujiki
Yui Fujiki is a Staff Writer at Spheres of Influence and holds Master’s degrees in Political Science from Simon Fraser University and Peace Studies from Hiroshima City University. Her work focuses on how inclusive governance and fair policy can better protect both people and the environment. Yui is motivated by the understanding that a peaceful world and a healthy planet are deeply connected, and she approaches her research as a bridge, transforming complex global challenges into opportunities for dialogue. She draws much of her inspiration from the time she spends hiking, finding that the perspective gained in the wilderness brings a necessary sense of clarity and purpose to her work.
