She spent her youth swimming in the Volta River, a lifeline for generations of Ghanaians, and soon began to notice the impacts of human activity on her environment. She joined forces with The Or Foundation to organise the Agbetsi Living Water Expedition: their latest project is a journey down the Volta river to learn about the impact of synthetic microfibers on river ecosystems and communities. Yvette hopes to build on existing research in the field, to identify alternatives to dominant business models and shape a more sustainable future to protect Ghana’s natural resources for future generations. Follow along with the expedition on Instagram.