/* 
 * CECTRRA - Centre for Critical Thinking and Resourceful Research in Africa
 * Master Stylesheet (V6 - Complete with Unified History & Founder Page)
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --primary-green: #11693e;
  --primary-green-dark: #094025;
  --primary-green-deep: #052415;
  --primary-green-light: #168a51;
  --primary-green-vibrant: #22c55e;
  --primary-green-subtle: #ebf6ef;
  
  --dark-bg: #070d0a;
  --dark-surface: #0e1712;
  --dark-card: #132219;
  --dark-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  
  --gold-accent: #c88a2c;
  --gold-dark: #b3741d;
  --gold-light: #f59e0b;
  --gold-subtle: #fef7ec;
  
  --slate-900: #0f172a;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-50: #f8fafc;
  
  --parchment: #ffffff;
  --parchment-bg: #f8faf9;
  --parchment-border: #e6ede8;
  
  --font-serif: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background-color: var(--parchment);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ========================================================
   1. TOP UTILITY BAR
   ======================================================== */
.topbar-exact {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.topbar-exact .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.topbar-tagline-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.topbar-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.topbar-social-icons a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0.25rem;
}

.topbar-social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

.topbar-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.topbar-right-actions a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.topbar-right-actions a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.search-btn-icon {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-btn-icon:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

.topbar-conf-btn {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.topbar-conf-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ========================================================
   2. MAIN HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ======================================================== */
.main-header-exact {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  position: relative;
  top: auto;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  width: 100%;
}

.main-header-exact .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.header-exact-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  min-height: 96px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-exact-logo,
.custom-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-exact-logo img,
.custom-logo,
.custom-logo-link img,
.site-main-logo {
  height: 72px !important;
  max-height: 80px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 380px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-exact-logo:hover img,
.custom-logo-link:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-exact-text {
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-exact-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-exact-text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-menu-exact {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vw, 1.65rem);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-menu-exact > li {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-menu-exact > li > a {
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.88vw, 0.86rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-menu-exact > li > a:hover,
.nav-menu-exact > li.active > a {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

.nav-menu-exact > li.active > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-dropdown-exact {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  min-width: 240px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-green);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 100;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-menu-exact > li:hover .nav-dropdown-exact,
.nav-menu-exact > li:focus-within .nav-dropdown-exact {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-exact li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, padding 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-exact li a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green-subtle);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Header Desktop & Laptop Responsive Breakpoints */
/* Header Desktop & Laptop Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav-menu-exact {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .nav-menu-exact > li > a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .brand-exact-logo img,
  .custom-logo,
  .custom-logo-link img,
  .site-main-logo {
    height: 64px !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .main-header-exact nav,
  .nav-menu-exact {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .header-exact-inner {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    min-height: 88px;
  }
  .brand-exact-logo img,
  .custom-logo,
  .custom-logo-link img,
  .site-main-logo {
    height: 56px !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar-exact {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .main-header-exact .container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }
  .header-exact-inner {
    padding: 1.15rem 0;
    min-height: 82px;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .brand-exact-logo,
  .custom-logo-link {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .brand-exact-logo img,
  .custom-logo,
  .custom-logo-link img,
  .site-main-logo {
    height: 50px !important;
    max-width: 250px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--primary-green-dark);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .main-header-exact .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .header-exact-inner {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    min-height: 76px;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .brand-exact-logo img,
  .custom-logo,
  .custom-logo-link img,
  .site-main-logo {
    height: 44px !important;
    max-width: 220px !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 7px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .brand-exact-logo img,
  .custom-logo,
  .custom-logo-link img,
  .site-main-logo {
    height: 40px !important;
    max-width: 195px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer & Overlay */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(340px, 85vw);
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 10001;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

.drawer-header {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--parchment-border);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.drawer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.drawer-logo {
  height: 44px !important;
  max-height: 48px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 220px !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.drawer-close,
.drawer-close-btn {
  background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  min-height: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-close:hover,
.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.drawer-body {
  padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.drawer-menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.drawer-menu-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.drawer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-item-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-right: 1rem;
}

.drawer-item-flex a {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-toggle-sub {
  background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-toggle-sub:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.drawer-submenu {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.drawer-submenu.open {
  display: block;
}

.drawer-submenu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-submenu a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
}

.drawer-cta-wrap {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ========================================================
   3. HERO SLIDESHOW SECTION (HOMEPAGE - FULLSCREEN IMAGE OVERLAY)
   ======================================================== */
.hero-slideshow-container {
  position: relative;
  background: #040e07;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-areas: "slide";
  min-height: calc(100vh - 96px);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  grid-area: slide;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.6s ease;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 96px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-exact-grid {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Full-Bleed Photographic Backdrop on Desktop & Mobile */
.hero-right-visual,
.hero-speaker-card,
.hero-fullscreen-backdrop {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.hero-speaker-card img,
.hero-fullscreen-backdrop img {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.1) !important;
  transform: scale(1.01) !important;
}

/* Light, transparent atmospheric overlay that showcases the photo clearly */
.hero-speaker-card::after,
.hero-backdrop-overlay {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(4, 20, 11, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(4, 20, 11, 0.48) 45%,
    rgba(4, 20, 11, 0.18) 85%,
    rgba(4, 20, 11, 0.35) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.hero-left-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  max-width: 920px;
}

.hero-indicator-dots {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.indicator-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.indicator-dot.active {
  background: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.hero-text-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.hero-main-title .white-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  display: block;
}

.hero-main-title .green-text {
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.hero-motto-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(4, 25, 14, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.quote-icon-large {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.motto-body-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.motto-body-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-green-solid {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-green-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-green-solid:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green-light);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold-solid {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #07100b !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-controls-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.slider-pill {
  width: 24px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-pill.active {
  width: 36px;
  background: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

/* Hero Mobile & Tablet Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slideshow-container {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 88px);
  }
  .hero-slide {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 88px);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slideshow-container {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    min-height: 88vh;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-slide {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    min-height: 88vh;
    padding: 3rem 0 2.75rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-right-visual,
  .hero-speaker-card {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
  }
  .hero-speaker-card img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
  }
  .hero-speaker-card::after {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(4, 20, 11, 0.62) 0%,
      rgba(4, 20, 11, 0.38) 45%,
      rgba(3, 14, 8, 0.68) 100%
    );
  }
  .hero-left-indicator {
    display: block;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-indicator-dots {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.2vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  }
  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  }
  .hero-motto-callout {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    background: rgba(6, 42, 23, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  }
  .motto-body-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
  .hero-controls-bar {
    bottom: 0.65rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slideshow-container,
  .hero-slide {
    min-height: 500px;
  }
  .hero-slide {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 2.25rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-group .btn-green-solid,
  .hero-cta-group .btn-outline-white,
  .hero-cta-group .btn-gold-solid {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   3B. HOMEPAGE: EXECUTIVE KEY METRICS STRIP (UPGRADED)
   ======================================================== */
.institute-metrics-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #031409 0%, #052613 50%, #021107 100%);
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  padding: 2.25rem 0 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin: 0;
}

.institute-metrics-strip .container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.metrics-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.metric-strip-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.22);
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.metric-strip-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
}

.metric-strip-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.metric-strip-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2) 0%, rgba(6, 42, 23, 0.6) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-strip-card:hover .metric-strip-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.metric-strip-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.metric-strip-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Tablet Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .metrics-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .institute-metrics-strip {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 3.75rem;
  }
  .metrics-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .metric-strip-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
    min-height: 70px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .metric-strip-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 2;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .metric-strip-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .metric-strip-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .metric-strip-num {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  }
  .metric-strip-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .institute-metrics-strip {
    padding: 2rem 0 3.25rem;
  }
  .metrics-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .metric-strip-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.8rem;
    min-height: 64px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .metric-strip-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 2;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .metric-strip-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .metric-strip-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .metric-strip-num {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  }
  .metric-strip-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   3C. HOMEPAGE: 2026 INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT SHOWCASE
   ======================================================== */
.summit-2026-hero-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.summit-showcase-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.summit-showcase-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .summit-showcase-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Reusable Section Headers & Link Utilities */
.section-centered-header,
.pillars-header-box {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.section-eyebrow,
.pillars-header-box .badge-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.2);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title-centered,
.pillars-header-box h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pillars-header-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.link-green-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.link-green-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-green-solid {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
}

.btn-green-solid:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green-dark);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-green {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-green) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-green);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-green:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold-solid {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: #06311a !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #06311a !important;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.summit-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-green);
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.summit-showcase-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.summit-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.summit-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  background: #f4f8f5;
  border: 1px solid #d1e7dd;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.summit-pill svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

.summit-theme-quote {
  background: #f9fbf9;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e6ede8;
  border-right: 1px solid #e6ede8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e6ede8;
}

.summit-theme-quote strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.summit-theme-quote p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.summit-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.summit-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  height: 400px;
  background: #07100b;
}

.summit-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.summit-showcase-card:hover .summit-visual-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.summit-floating-glass-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.summit-tag-venue strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.summit-tag-venue span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.summit-status-badge {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ========================================================
   3D. HOMEPAGE: STRATEGIC INTELLECTUAL PILLARS
   ======================================================== */
.manifesto-pillars-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: #f8faf8;
}

.pillars-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .pillars-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.12);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.pillar-num-watermark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.07);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-green-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.pillar-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ========================================================
   3E. HOMEPAGE: ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES MATRIX
   ======================================================== */
.programmes-matrix-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.programmes-grid-4col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .programmes-grid-4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .programmes-grid-4col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.prog-matrix-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.prog-matrix-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.prog-matrix-thumb {
  height: 185px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #07100b;
}

.prog-matrix-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.prog-matrix-card:hover .prog-matrix-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.prog-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.prog-matrix-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.prog-matrix-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.prog-matrix-body p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ========================================================
   3F. HOMEPAGE: PAN-AFRICAN SUMMITS TIMELINE
   ======================================================== */
.summits-timeline-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: #f8faf8;
}

.summits-grid-4col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .summits-grid-4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .summits-grid-4col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.summit-item-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.summit-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.summit-item-img {
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #07100b;
}

.summit-item-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.summit-item-card:hover .summit-item-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.summit-year-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.summit-year-badge.upcoming {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
}

.summit-item-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.summit-item-loc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.summit-item-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.summit-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ========================================================
   3G-2. HOMEPAGE: INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS & GLOBAL AFFILIATES
   ======================================================== */
.partners-affiliates-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8faf8 100%);
}

.partners-affiliates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .partners-affiliates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .partners-affiliates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.partner-affiliate-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-affiliate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.partner-card-emblem {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-affiliate-card:hover .partner-card-emblem {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.partner-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.partner-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.partner-card-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.partner-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ========================================================
   3G. HOMEPAGE: KNOWLEDGE REPOSITORY & PUBLICATIONS
   ======================================================== */
.knowledge-repo-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbf9 0%, #edf4f0 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  position: relative;
}

.knowledge-repo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .knowledge-repo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.knowledge-repo-card-light {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2ece5;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-green, #11693e);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(6, 42, 23, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.knowledge-repo-card-light:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(6, 42, 23, 0.09);
}

.knowledge-repo-card-dark {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #0c381f 0%, #06190f 50%, #031008 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-accent, #d97706);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.knowledge-repo-card-dark:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
}

.badge-eyebrow-emerald {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark, #0b4d2c);
  background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.2);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-eyebrow-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.knowledge-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900, #0f172a);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.knowledge-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate-700, #334155);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.book-covers-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .book-covers-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .knowledge-repo-card-light,
  .knowledge-repo-card-dark {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }
}

.book-cover-showcase-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.book-cover-showcase-item a {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.book-cover-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px 8px 8px 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: -4px 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: #111;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.book-cover-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.book-tag-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(4, 20, 11, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.book-cover-showcase-item:hover .book-cover-thumb-wrap {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(1deg);
  box-shadow: -6px 12px 26px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.25);
}

.book-cover-showcase-item:hover .book-cover-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.book-cover-showcase-title {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800, #1e293b);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.book-cover-showcase-item:hover .book-cover-showcase-title {
  color: var(--primary-green, #11693e);
}

/* Multimedia Video Feature Card */
.media-feature-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 255px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1rem;
  background: #020b05;
}

.media-feature-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.media-feature-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.video-pill-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  z-index: 3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.video-card-bottom-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem 0.85rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(3, 14, 8, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%);
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Refined Rectangular Play Button */
.video-play-glass-btn {
  width: 76px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px; /* sleek landscape rectangle with curved corners */
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.video-play-glass-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #d97706 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 8px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
}

.video-play-glass-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: #ffffff;
  margin-left: 2px;
  display: block;
}

/* Mini Video Playlist Strip */
.mini-video-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mini-video-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mini-video-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mini-video-thumb {
  width: 58px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mini-video-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.mini-play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.mini-video-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mini-video-title {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mini-video-duration {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Section 9 */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .knowledge-repo-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  }
  .knowledge-repo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .knowledge-repo-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .knowledge-repo-card-light,
  .knowledge-repo-card-dark {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .knowledge-card-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .book-covers-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .media-feature-card {
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .mini-video-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .video-play-glass-btn {
    width: 68px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .video-play-glass-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .knowledge-repo-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 3.25rem;
  }
  .knowledge-repo-card-light,
  .knowledge-repo-card-dark {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .knowledge-card-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .knowledge-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .book-covers-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .book-cover-showcase-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .media-feature-card {
    height: 195px;
  }
  .video-play-glass-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .video-play-glass-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .video-card-bottom-scrim {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   3H. HOMEPAGE: FOUNDER & LEADERSHIP PROFILE (DARK EMERALD THEME)
   ======================================================== */
.founder-spotlight-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #0c4323 0%, #06311a 50%, #021a0d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .founder-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.founder-portrait-frame {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  height: 440px;
  background: #07100b;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-portrait-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.founder-portrait-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.founder-spotlight-content .badge-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.founder-spotlight-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.founder-title-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.founder-quote-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.founder-quote-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.founder-lead-bio {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.founder-spotlight-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ========================================================
   3I. HOMEPAGE: INSTITUTIONAL GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP CTA
   ======================================================== */
.fellowship-cta-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #0a3d22 0%, #06311a 60%, #031c0e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fellowship-cta-box {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.fellowship-cta-box h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.fellowship-cta-box p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.fellowship-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fellowship-newsletter-box {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.fellowship-newsletter-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.fellowship-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .fellowship-newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.fellowship-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.fellowship-newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.fellowship-newsletter-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.fellowship-newsletter-form button {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.fellowship-newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ========================================================
   4. PAGE BANNER HERO (INNER PAGES)
   ======================================================== */
.page-banner-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #132b1d 0%, #08140d 60%, #040a06 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../images/books.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.35;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.page-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.page-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.page-breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.page-breadcrumbs span {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.banner-quote-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.banner-quote-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.banner-quote-box strong {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
}

/* ========================================================
   5. VERTICAL ALTERNATING TIMELINE (OUR HISTORY)
   ======================================================== */
.history-timeline-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.vertical-timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 2rem;
}

.vertical-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-row {
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.timeline-row.left-align {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.timeline-row.right-align {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.timeline-card-box {
  width: calc(50% - 40px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.timeline-card-box.gold-card {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.15);
}

.timeline-card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.timeline-year-text {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.timeline-card-box.gold-card .timeline-year-text {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.timeline-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.timeline-card-img {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 160px;
}

.timeline-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.timeline-center-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-green);
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-center-dot.gold-dot {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-accent);
}

/* ========================================================
   6. FOUNDER HERO BANNER & SPOTLIGHT
   ======================================================== */
.founder-spotlight-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #132b1d 0%, #08140d 60%, #040a06 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.founder-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.founder-hero-text p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.founder-center-portrait {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.founder-center-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.founder-quote-card-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.founder-quote-card-dark .quote-symbol {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.founder-quote-card-dark p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.founder-quote-card-dark strong {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
}

/* ========================================================
   7. ABOUT THE FOUNDER & AT A GLANCE DOSSIER
   ======================================================== */
.founder-dossier-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.founder-dossier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.founder-bio-text-col p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.at-a-glance-card {
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.at-a-glance-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.glance-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.glance-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.glance-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #092014;
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.glance-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.glance-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ========================================================
   8. AREAS OF EXPERTISE (7 MINIMALIST LINE ICON CARDS)
   ======================================================== */
.expertise-seven-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.expertise-seven-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.expertise-mini-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.expertise-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.expertise-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.expertise-mini-card span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ========================================================
   9. ACADEMIC JOURNEY (6-STAGE CONNECTED PATHWAY)
   ======================================================== */
.academic-pathway-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.pathway-track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.pathway-connecting-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--slate-200);
  z-index: 1;
}

.pathway-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pathway-step-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.pathway-circle-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #092014;
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(9, 32, 20, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pathway-step-node:hover .pathway-circle-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pathway-step-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pathway-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ========================================================
   10. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (7 BOOK COVERS SHOWCASE)
   ======================================================== */
.publications-shelf-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
}

.shelf-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.books-shelf-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.book-shelf-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.book-shelf-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.book-cover-artwork {
  height: 190px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.book-cover-artwork.theme-black-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111111 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.book-cover-artwork.theme-emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #094025 0%, #168a51 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

.book-cover-artwork.theme-crimson {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #601414 0%, #991b1b 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #f87171;
}

.book-cover-artwork.theme-celestial {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0c2d48 0%, #145da0 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #38bdf8;
}

.book-cover-artwork.theme-bronze {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3d2208 0%, #78350f 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.book-cover-artwork.theme-parchment {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #334155 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.book-cover-inner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.book-shelf-caption {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ========================================================
   11. INSPIRING QUOTE BANNER
   ======================================================== */
.inspiring-quote-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #052415 0%, #0a4628 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inspiring-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.inspiring-quote-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.inspiring-quote-content .quote-icon-banner {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.inspiring-quote-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================================================
   12. INSTITUTIONAL FOOTER
   ======================================================== */
.footer-exact,
.main-footer-exact {
  background: #07150d;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-green);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-top-banner {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-top-banner h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.footer-top-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-involved {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-support {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-involved:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green-light);
}

.btn-support:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-columns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 1fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand-col img,
.footer-brand-logo,
.footer-brand-emblem-logo {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  max-width: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.footer-brand-col h4,
.footer-brand-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-brand-col span,
.footer-brand-sub,
.footer-mission-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-social-row,
.footer-social-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social-row a,
.footer-social-strip a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social-row a:hover,
.footer-social-strip a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

.footer-nav-col h5,
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-nav-links,
.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-nav-links li,
.footer-links-list li {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-nav-links a,
.footer-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-nav-links a:hover,
.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

.footer-contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-contact-item-row,
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-contact-item-row svg,
.footer-contact-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

.footer-bottom-exact,
.footer-bottom-bar-exact {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-bottom-exact .container,
.footer-bottom-bar-exact {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links,
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a,
.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover,
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green-vibrant);
}

/* Footer Mobile Accordion Dropdowns */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-columns-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    padding-bottom: 1.75rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-col {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 0.15rem 0 !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-col h5,
  .footer-nav-col .footer-col-title {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 0.95rem 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    user-select: none !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-col h5::after,
  .footer-nav-col .footer-col-title::after {
    content: '+' !important;
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
    color: var(--gold-accent, #d97706) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-col.active h5::after,
  .footer-nav-col.active .footer-col-title::after {
    content: '−' !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-col .footer-nav-links,
  .footer-nav-col .footer-contact-info-list {
    display: none !important;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-top: 0.25rem !important;
    animation: footerDropdownFade 0.25s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-col.active .footer-nav-links,
  .footer-nav-col.active .footer-contact-info-list {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

@keyframes footerDropdownFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-green-vibrant);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 900;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ========================================================
   13. FOUNDER FULL BIOGRAPHY PAGE STYLES
   ======================================================== */
.founder-bio-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #132b1d 0%, #08140d 60%, #040a06 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.75rem 0 3.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.founder-bio-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .founder-bio-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .founder-hero-portrait-frame {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .founder-hero-portrait-frame img {
    height: 380px !important;
  }
  .founder-hero-meta-badges {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .founder-hero-details p {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .founder-hero-details div[style*="display: flex"] {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.founder-hero-portrait-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  position: relative;
}

.founder-hero-portrait-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.founder-hero-details h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.founder-hero-title-tag {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.founder-hero-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.founder-meta-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.founder-meta-badge svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.founder-meta-badge.highlight-gold {
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Executive Key Metrics Strip */
.founder-key-metrics-strip {
  background: #092014;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.founder-metrics-grid-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .founder-metrics-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .founder-metrics-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .founder-metric-box {
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .founder-metric-num {
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
  }
  .founder-metric-lbl {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
}

.founder-metric-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.founder-metric-box:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.founder-metric-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.founder-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Sticky Quick Jump Navigation Bar */
.founder-sticky-nav-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.15);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.founder-sticky-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.founder-nav-pill {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-nav-pill:hover,
.founder-nav-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Founder Content Section & Layout */
.founder-dossier-main-wrap {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: #fbfdfc;
}

.founder-dossier-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .founder-dossier-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Section Card */
.founder-section-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-dossier-main-wrap {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .founder-section-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .founder-section-card h2.sec-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
}

.founder-section-card h2.sec-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.1);
}

.founder-section-card p.sec-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-section-card p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Global Decoloniality Feature Callout Card */
.decoloniality-ranking-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .decoloniality-ranking-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .decoloniality-ranking-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }
}

.decoloniality-ranking-card .ranking-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #071f13;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.decoloniality-ranking-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.decoloniality-ranking-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.decoloniality-ranking-card a.archive-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #071f13;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  word-break: break-word;
}

.decoloniality-ranking-card a.archive-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Appointment & Timeline Cards */
.timeline-card-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.timeline-card-item {
  background: #fafaf8;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-green);
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-card-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-left-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.timeline-card-year {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.timeline-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-card-institution {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Conference & Panel Cards */
.conf-panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.conf-panel-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.conf-panel-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.conf-panel-year-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  background: #092014;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.conf-panel-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.conf-panel-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.conf-panel-theme {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.conf-panel-venue {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Publications Detailed Cards */
.pub-category-section {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.pub-cat-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.pub-card-item {
  background: #fafaf8;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pub-card-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.pub-card-year {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  background: rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.1);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pub-card-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pub-card-source {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Monographs Cards Grid */
.monographs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.monograph-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.monograph-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.monograph-year {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: block;
}

.monograph-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.monograph-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.founder-sticky-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 70px;
}

.founder-sidebar-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.founder-sidebar-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.12);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.founder-fact-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.founder-fact-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.founder-fact-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.founder-fact-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ========================================================
   18. INSPIRING QUOTE BANNER & MISSION CALLOUT BANNER
   ======================================================== */
.inspiring-quote-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inspiring-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.inspiring-quote-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.quote-icon-banner {
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.inspiring-quote-content p {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.africa-outline-svg {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  opacity: 0.35;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mission-callout-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green) 0%, #0d281a 100%);
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mission-banner-inner {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mission-banner-left {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.mission-banner-left h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mission-banner-left p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.mission-banner-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ========================================================
   19. MISSION & VISION PAGE STYLES (EXACT MOCKUP MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.vm-page-hero-exact {
  background: #07100b url('../images/globe-books.jpg') no-repeat right center / cover;
  position: relative;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vm-page-hero-exact::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #07100b 0%, rgba(7, 16, 11, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 16, 11, 0.65) 70%, rgba(7, 16, 11, 0.2) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.vm-page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.vm-page-hero-inner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.vm-hero-gold-line-exact {
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.vm-hero-two-lines {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.vm-hero-two-lines p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.vm-hero-breadcrumbs-exact {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.vm-hero-breadcrumbs-exact a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.vm-hero-breadcrumbs-exact a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vm-hero-breadcrumbs-exact span {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Guiding Purpose Header */
.guiding-purpose-section-exact {
  padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
  background: #fbfbf9;
}

.purpose-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: #eef2eb;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.purpose-pill-tag::before,
.purpose-pill-tag::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.guiding-purpose-header-exact {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.guiding-purpose-header-exact h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.guiding-purpose-header-exact p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dual Vision & Mission Cards Grid */
.vm-cards-duo-grid-exact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* Card 1: Our Vision (Dark) */
.vm-vision-card-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #092014 0%, #0d281a 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3.25rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.vm-vision-icon-bubble-exact {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fbf8f2;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.vm-vision-card-exact h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.vm-vision-card-exact .vm-card-accent-bar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-vision-card-exact p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.vm-watermark-arrow-target {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  bottom: -10px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card 2: Our Mission (Light Warm Parchment) */
.vm-mission-card-exact {
  background: #fbf8f2;
  border: 1px solid #ede8dc;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3.25rem 3rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.vm-mission-icon-bubble-exact {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #092014;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.vm-mission-card-exact h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.vm-mission-card-exact .vm-card-accent-bar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-mission-card-exact p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.vm-watermark-africa-map {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  opacity: 0.25;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Values Split Section: What Drives Us */
.values-split-section-exact {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #ede8dc;
}

.values-split-grid-exact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.values-left-commitment {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.commitment-pill-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eef2eb;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.values-left-commitment h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.values-left-commitment p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.btn-our-history-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-400);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-our-history-box:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* 6 Values Grid Exact */
.values-six-grid-exact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid #e8e3d5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.value-grid-cell {
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid #e8e3d5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e3d5;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-grid-cell:nth-child(3n) {
  border-right: none;
}

.value-grid-cell:nth-child(4),
.value-grid-cell:nth-child(5),
.value-grid-cell:nth-child(6) {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.value-grid-cell:hover {
  background: #fbfbf9;
}

.value-cell-bubble {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f6efe2;
  color: #8c6a2d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.value-grid-cell h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.value-grid-cell p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Epistemic Motto Banner Exact Match */
.motto-banner-green-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #0d281a 100%);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.motto-banner-flex-exact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.motto-left-quote-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.motto-giant-quote-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.95;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.motto-text-content blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.motto-text-content cite {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.motto-right-rings-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Scholars Promise Section (A Better Future Through Knowledge) */
.scholars-promise-section-exact {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scholars-promise-3col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.scholars-vignette-frame {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-height: 360px;
}

.scholars-vignette-frame.left-fade {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black 65%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black 65%, transparent 100%);
}

.scholars-vignette-frame.right-fade {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black 65%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black 65%, transparent 100%);
}

.scholars-vignette-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.scholars-center-content-exact {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

.promise-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: #eef2eb;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.promise-pill-tag::before,
.promise-pill-tag::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.scholars-center-content-exact h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.scholars-center-content-exact p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.btn-get-involved-exact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  background: #092014;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-get-involved-exact:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ========================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ======================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vertical-timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-row.left-align, .timeline-row.right-align {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 45px;
  }
  .timeline-card-box {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .timeline-center-dot {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .founder-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .founder-quote-card-dark {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .founder-dossier-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .expertise-seven-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .pathway-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .pathway-connecting-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .books-shelf-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .founder-bio-hero-grid, .bio-dossier-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .founder-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .vm-page-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .vm-cards-duo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .values-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .flagship-event-card-exact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .flagship-img-frame {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .who-we-are-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .areas-icons-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .programmes-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .programmes-cards-carousel {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .events-grid-exact {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pub-media-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar-tagline-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-menu-exact {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-exact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .hero-speaker-card img {
    height: 260px;
  }
  .vision-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .areas-icons-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .programmes-cards-carousel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .events-grid-exact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .book-covers-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .timeline-card-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .timeline-card-img {
    height: 180px;
    min-height: 180px;
  }
  .founder-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .founder-quote-card-dark {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .expertise-seven-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pathway-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .books-shelf-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .founder-hero-details h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .founder-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .bio-tabs-nav {
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .bio-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .inspiring-banner-inner, .motto-banner-grid-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .values-six-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .value-box-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e3d5;
  }
  .value-box-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .scholars-promise-overlay-box {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .scholars-flanking-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .scholars-backdrop-image {
    position: static;
    height: 220px;
  }
  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   12. MANAGEMENT & INNER THINK-TANK PAGE STYLES
   ======================================================== */
.mgmt-hero-section,
.mgmt-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: #07100b url('../images/management-hero-boardroom.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.75rem 0 4.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mgmt-hero-section::before,
.mgmt-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 18, 12, 0.94) 0%, rgba(7, 24, 16, 0.90) 60%, rgba(9, 32, 21, 0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mgmt-hero-section .container,
.mgmt-page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mgmt-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mgmt-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.mgmt-hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.mgmt-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mgmt-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-accent);
}

.mgmt-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mgmt-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.mgmt-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mgmt-hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mgmt-btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #071f13 !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-btn-gold:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #071f13 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mgmt-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Stat Box in Hero */
.mgmt-hero-card-col {
  width: 100%;
}

.mgmt-stat-box-hero {
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.mgmt-stat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mgmt-stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mgmt-stat-pill {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.mgmt-stat-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.mgmt-stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mgmt-stat-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.mgmt-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mgmt-check-icon {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.mgmt-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.mgmt-breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.mgmt-breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Section: Our Structure --- */
.mgmt-structure-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: #fbfdfc;
}

.mgmt-section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.mgmt-structure-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  position: relative;
}

.mgmt-structure-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mgmt-structure-lead {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mgmt-structure-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.mgmt-structure-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e7ece9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.mgmt-structure-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #cbdad1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.08);
}

.mgmt-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mgmt-card-icon-wrap.dark-green {
  background: #0f3e26;
}

.mgmt-card-icon-wrap.gold {
  background: #c88a2c;
}

.mgmt-card-icon-wrap.deep-green {
  background: #0d3420;
}

.mgmt-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mgmt-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mgmt-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* --- Section: Inner Think-Tank Highlight ("The Intellectual Core") --- */
.mgmt-thinktank-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 4rem;
}

.mgmt-thinktank-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e7ece9;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
}

.mgmt-thinktank-image-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  background: #111;
}

.mgmt-thinktank-image-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.mgmt-thinktank-content-col {
  padding: 3rem 3rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mgmt-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mgmt-tag-pill::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-green);
}

.mgmt-thinktank-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mgmt-thinktank-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mgmt-features-2x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.mgmt-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mgmt-feature-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eef7f2;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mgmt-feature-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mgmt-feature-text p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* --- Section: Administration Showcase --- */
.mgmt-admin-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.mgmt-section-row-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.mgmt-row-title-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.mgmt-row-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mgmt-row-gold-bar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.mgmt-carousel-nav-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111a14;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mgmt-cards-scroll-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--primary-green-light) #f0f0f0;
}

.mgmt-person-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e7ece9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mgmt-person-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #cbdad1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mgmt-person-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eaeee9;
}

.mgmt-person-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mgmt-person-card:hover .mgmt-person-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mgmt-person-info {
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mgmt-person-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.mgmt-person-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #617368;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --- Section: Advisory Board Carousel --- */
.mgmt-advisory-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.mgmt-advisory-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mgmt-view-all-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

.mgmt-advisory-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mgmt-advisory-arrow-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-advisory-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.mgmt-advisory-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.mgmt-advisory-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e7ece9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mgmt-advisory-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #cbdad1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mgmt-advisory-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eaeee9;
}

.mgmt-advisory-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mgmt-advisory-card:hover .mgmt-advisory-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mgmt-advisory-info {
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mgmt-advisory-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.mgmt-advisory-inst {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.mgmt-advisory-center-cta {
  text-align: center;
}

.mgmt-btn-outline-board {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #0f172a;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mgmt-btn-outline-board:hover {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0f172a;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- Section: Call To Action Banner (Leadership. Scholarship. Impact.) --- */
.mgmt-cta-banner-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 4.5rem;
}

.mgmt-cta-card-green {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, #0d3822 0%, #072214 70%, #04170d 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(4, 23, 13, 0.2);
}

.mgmt-cta-card-green::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -50px;
  top: -50px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mgmt-cta-left-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.mgmt-cta-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.4);
  background: rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.mgmt-cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mgmt-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mgmt-cta-btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.3);
}

.mgmt-cta-btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 138, 44, 0.45);
}

/* Management Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mgmt-structure-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .mgmt-thinktank-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mgmt-thinktank-image-col {
    min-height: 260px;
    max-height: 320px;
  }
  .mgmt-thinktank-content-col {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }
  .mgmt-cards-scroll-track,
  .mgmt-advisory-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mgmt-page-hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .mgmt-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .mgmt-structure-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .mgmt-features-2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .mgmt-cards-scroll-track,
  .mgmt-advisory-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mgmt-cta-card-green {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mgmt-cta-left-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mgmt-cards-scroll-track,
  .mgmt-advisory-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   13. ADVISORY BOARD & LEADERSHIP PAGE STYLES
   ======================================================== */
.leadership-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: #07100b url('../images/leadership-hero-books-lamp.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.leadership-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 18, 12, 0.93) 0%, rgba(7, 24, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(9, 32, 21, 0.94) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-hero-content {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.leadership-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.leadership-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.leadership-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.leadership-breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.leadership-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.leadership-breadcrumbs span.active {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* Think Tank & Section Badges */
.leadership-thinktank-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.section-badge-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.leadership-badge-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-green-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.section-badge-text-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}

.badge-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.badge-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.section-heading-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-desc-lead {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Split Think-Tank Layout */
.thinktank-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.thinktank-six-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.scholar-card-modern {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.scholar-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.scholar-card-photo {
  height: 165px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #08150d;
}

.scholar-card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.scholar-card-modern:hover .scholar-card-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.scholar-card-info {
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.scholar-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.scholar-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.scholar-specialty {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.thinktank-center-btn {
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-thinktank-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-800) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-thinktank-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  color: var(--primary-green) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Think-Tank Right Features List */
.thinktank-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.feature-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.feature-circle-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.feature-text-block h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.feature-text-block p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Ornamental Divider */
.ornamental-divider {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 4rem 0;
}

.ornamental-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--slate-200);
}

.diamond-emblem {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Advisory Board Section */
.leadership-advisory-section {
  padding: 1rem 0 5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.advisory-header-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-view-all-advisory {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-800) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-view-all-advisory:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  color: var(--primary-green) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.advisory-ten-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.advisory-card-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.advisory-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.advisory-card-photo {
  height: 155px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #08150d;
}

.advisory-card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.advisory-card-item:hover .advisory-card-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.advisory-card-info {
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.advisory-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.advisory-institution {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.advisory-country {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.leadership-cta-banner-section {
  padding: 1rem 0 5rem;
}

.leadership-cta-card-dark {
  background: #07150d;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.leadership-cta-card-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -20px;
  top: -20px;
  bottom: -20px;
  width: 280px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='rgba(34,197,94,0.18)' stroke-width='1.5'%3E%3Cpath d='M45,15 Q55,10 65,18 Q75,25 78,35 Q82,50 70,65 Q60,78 50,85 Q40,90 35,80 Q25,65 30,50 Q32,35 45,15 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center right;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-cta-left-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.temple-icon-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leadership-cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.leadership-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-get-involved-gold {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #07100b !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-get-involved-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive queries for Leadership & Advisory Board */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .thinktank-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .advisory-ten-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .leadership-cta-card-dark {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-page-hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .leadership-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .thinktank-six-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .advisory-ten-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .leadership-cta-left-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .thinktank-six-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .advisory-ten-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   14. PROGRAMMES PAGE (HERO, STATS, TABS, 7 PROGRAMME CARDS, FRAMEWORK, CTA)
   ======================================================== */
.programmes-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 30, 18, 0.94) 0%, rgba(13, 50, 30, 0.96) 100%), url('../images/leadership-hero-books-lamp.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  position: relative;
}

.programmes-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.programmes-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.programmes-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.programmes-hero-quote-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.programmes-hero-quote-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.programmes-hero-quote-card span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Stats Ribbon */
.programmes-stats-ribbon {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.programmes-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.prog-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.prog-stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.prog-stat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-green-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prog-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.prog-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Programmes Sticky Pill Navigation */
.programmes-pill-nav-wrap {
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.programmes-pills-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.prog-nav-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.prog-nav-pill:hover,
.prog-nav-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Programmes Detailed Blocks Section */
.programmes-showcase-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.programme-detail-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.programme-detail-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.2);
}

.programme-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.programme-card-grid.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
}

.programme-card-content {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.programme-category-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.programme-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.programme-lead-description {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.programme-features-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
}

.programme-features-checklist li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.programme-features-checklist li svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.programme-meta-specs {
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.programme-spec-col span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.programme-spec-col strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.programme-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-programme-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-programme-action:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.link-programme-secondary {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.link-programme-secondary:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.programme-card-image-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.programme-card-image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.programme-detail-card:hover .programme-card-image-box img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.programme-img-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(8, 30, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Programmes Delivery Framework */
.programmes-framework-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.framework-three-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.framework-card-item {
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-green);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.framework-card-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.framework-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-green-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.framework-card-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.framework-card-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Programmes Partnership CTA */
.programmes-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.programmes-cta-card::after {
  content: 'CECTRRA';
  position: absolute;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -30px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.programmes-cta-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.programmes-cta-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 650px;
}

.programmes-cta-buttons-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-cta-gold-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-cta-gold-solid:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.btn-cta-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-cta-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive queries for Programmes */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .programmes-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .programmes-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .prog-stat-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .programme-card-grid,
  .programme-card-grid.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .programme-card-image-box {
    min-height: 280px;
    order: -1;
  }
  .framework-three-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .programmes-cta-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
  .programmes-cta-buttons-group {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .programmes-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .programme-features-checklist {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .programme-meta-specs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .programmes-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .prog-stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  }
  .programme-card-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   15. AFRICAN FUTURES ACADEMY (HERO, PILLARS, CURRICULUM, ELIGIBILITY, BENEFITS, DATES)
   ======================================================== */
.afa-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 30, 18, 0.95) 0%, rgba(13, 50, 30, 0.97) 100%), url('../images/management-hero-boardroom.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  position: relative;
}

.afa-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.afa-badge-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.afa-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.afa-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.afa-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.afa-hero-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.afa-hero-card-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.afa-hero-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.afa-hero-card-author {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Academy Overview Section */
.afa-overview-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.afa-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.afa-overview-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.afa-overview-text p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.afa-vision-highlight-box {
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-green);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.afa-vision-highlight-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.afa-objectives-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.afa-objectives-list li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.afa-objectives-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.afa-objectives-list li svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* 4 Mentorship & Learning Pillars */
.afa-pillars-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.afa-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.afa-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.afa-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.25);
}

.afa-pillar-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.afa-pillar-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-green-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.afa-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.15);
}

.afa-pillar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.afa-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Academy Curriculum Tracks */
.afa-curriculum-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.afa-tracks-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.afa-track-card {
  background: var(--parchment-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.afa-track-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.afa-track-header {
  background: var(--primary-green-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.afa-track-num {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.afa-track-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.afa-track-body {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.afa-track-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.afa-track-modules-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.afa-track-modules-list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.afa-track-modules-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.afa-track-modules-list li svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Eligibility & Fellowship Benefits Split */
.afa-dual-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.afa-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.afa-box-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.afa-box-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.afa-box-card p.lead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.afa-checklist-styled {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.afa-checklist-styled li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.afa-checklist-styled li svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Application Banner Card & Key Dates */
.afa-apply-banner-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.afa-apply-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.afa-apply-card-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.afa-apply-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.afa-apply-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.afa-dates-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.afa-date-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.afa-date-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.afa-date-item small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.afa-apply-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive queries for African Futures Academy */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .afa-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .afa-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .afa-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .afa-tracks-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .afa-dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .afa-apply-card-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .afa-dates-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .afa-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .afa-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .afa-apply-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .afa-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .afa-overview-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .afa-apply-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   16. CONFERENCES & EVENTS PAGE (2026 MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.conf-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071f13 0%, #0d2e1c 50%, #081d12 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.conf-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.conf-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  color: #e5a93c;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.conf-hero-exact {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 82% 35%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%), linear-gradient(135deg, #052614 0%, #083c20 60%, #031c0e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.conf-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .conf-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.conf-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.pulse-dot-green {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreenDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreenDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.conf-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .conf-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

.conf-hero-divider {
  width: 54px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.conf-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Glassmorphic Meta Cards */
.conf-meta-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .conf-meta-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.conf-meta-card-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.conf-meta-card-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.conf-meta-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-meta-card-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.conf-meta-card-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.conf-hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-conf-gold-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-conf-gold-solid:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #06311a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
}

.btn-conf-dark-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-conf-dark-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Side: Location Image Showcase Frame */
.conf-hero-location-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  background: #031c0e;
}

.conf-hero-location-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.conf-hero-location-wrap:hover .conf-hero-location-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.conf-location-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.conf-location-badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-location-badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.conf-location-badge-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.conf-location-top-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* 5 Metrics Highlights Ribbon */
.conf-metrics-ribbon {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #06311a 0%, #031c0e 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.conf-metrics-section {
  background: #f4f4f0;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.conf-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .conf-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .conf-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.conf-metric-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.conf-metrics-ribbon .conf-metric-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.conf-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.2);
}

.conf-metric-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-metric-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.conf-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.conf-metrics-ribbon .conf-metric-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* About the Conference & Conference Theme (2-Col Split) */
.conf-about-split-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.conf-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.conf-about-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.conf-about-left p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.conf-theme-dark-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.conf-theme-dark-card span.theme-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.conf-theme-dark-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.conf-theme-dark-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 8 Conference Tracks */
.conf-tracks-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #fafaf8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.conf-tracks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.conf-track-card-exact {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.conf-track-card-exact:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.25);
}

.conf-track-icon-round {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-track-body h3 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.conf-track-body p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Featured Speakers (6 Cards) */
.conf-speakers-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.conf-speakers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.speaker-card-exact {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.speaker-card-exact:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.25);
}

.speaker-photo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.12;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f1eb;
}

.speaker-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.speaker-card-exact:hover .speaker-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.speaker-details {
  padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.speaker-name-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.speaker-role-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.speaker-country-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-view-speakers-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-700);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-view-speakers-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Key Dates Horizontal Timeline */
.conf-dates-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #fafaf8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.conf-dates-timeline-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.conf-dates-timeline-row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #d1d5db;
  z-index: 1;
}

.conf-date-node-col {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.conf-date-node-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 4px solid #fafaf8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.conf-date-node-col strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.conf-date-node-col span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Call to Action Banner Section */
.conf-cta-banner-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
}

.conf-cta-card-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 240px;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.conf-cta-icon-box {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.conf-cta-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.conf-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.conf-cta-actions-vertical {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-cta-partner-transparent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-cta-partner-transparent:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Conferences & Events */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .conf-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .conf-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .conf-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .conf-tracks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .conf-speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .conf-cta-card-dark {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .conf-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .conf-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .conf-dates-timeline-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .conf-dates-timeline-row::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .conf-speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .conf-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .conf-tracks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .conf-speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .conf-hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   16B. 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SPECIFIC HERO & CARDS
   ======================================================== */
.conf-2026-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.5) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.2) 100%),
              url('../images/conference.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.conf-2026-hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.conf-badge-upcoming {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35);
  color: #6ee7b7;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.conf-2026-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.conf-2026-theme-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.conf-2026-lead {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-register-interest-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-register-interest-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

/* Light Theme Card with Watermark Africa Map */
.conf-theme-light-card {
  background: #f7f7f3;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.conf-theme-light-card .conf-africa-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 190px;
  height: 220px;
  opacity: 0.22;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.conf-theme-light-card span.theme-tag-dark {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.conf-theme-light-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.conf-theme-light-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Compact CTA Strip */
.conf-cta-strip-compact {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: var(--surface-white);
}

.conf-cta-strip-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.conf-cta-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.conf-cta-strip-left svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-cta-strip-left h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.conf-cta-strip-left p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .conf-cta-strip-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   17. PAST CONFERENCES & EVENTS ARCHIVE (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.past-conf-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.55) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.25) 100%),
              url('../images/conference.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.past-conf-hero-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.past-conf-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.past-conf-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Filter Strip */
.past-conf-filter-section {
  padding: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.past-conf-filter-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.25fr 1.25fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.past-filter-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.past-filter-search-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem 0.65rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.past-filter-search-wrap input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.1);
}

.past-filter-search-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.75rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.past-filter-select {
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.past-filter-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.1);
}

.btn-filter-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-filter-action:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Results Header Bar */
.past-conf-results-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.past-conf-results-count {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.past-conf-sort-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.past-conf-sort-select {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* 7 Horizontal Conference Cards */
.past-conf-cards-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.past-conf-card-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 310px 1fr;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.past-conf-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.3);
}

.past-conf-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 200px;
  background: #f1f1eb;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.past-conf-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.past-conf-card-item:hover .past-conf-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.past-conf-content-wrap {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.past-conf-top-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-year-dark {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.badge-mode-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.badge-mode-pill.in-person {
  background: #f3f4f6;
  color: #374151;
  border-color: #e5e7eb;
}

.past-conf-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.past-conf-item-theme {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.past-conf-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}

.past-conf-meta-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.past-conf-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.past-conf-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-view-highlights {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-view-highlights:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Pagination Strip */
.past-conf-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 4.5rem;
}

.page-num-btn, .page-nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.page-num-btn:hover, .page-nav-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

.page-num-btn.active {
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #111827;
}

/* Responsive for Past Conferences */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .past-conf-card-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .past-conf-filter-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .past-conf-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .past-conf-filter-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .past-conf-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .past-conf-meta-items {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   18. KNOWLEDGE HUB PAGE (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.knowledge-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.55) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.25) 100%),
              url('../images/books.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.knowledge-hero-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.knowledge-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.knowledge-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 6 Category Highlights Strip */
.knowledge-cats-section {
  background: #f9f9f6;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.knowledge-cats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.knowledge-cat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.knowledge-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.25);
}

.knowledge-cat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.knowledge-cat-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.knowledge-cat-card p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Latest Research & Publications 8-Card Grid */
.knowledge-featured-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: var(--surface-white);
}

.knowledge-resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.resource-card-exact {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.resource-card-exact:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.3);
}

.resource-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #f1f1eb;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.resource-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.resource-card-exact:hover .resource-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.resource-tag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(11, 46, 26, 0.92);
  color: #a7f3d0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.resource-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.resource-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.resource-body p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.resource-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}

.resource-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.resource-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.resource-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.resource-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-explore-resources-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-700);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-explore-resources-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive for Knowledge Hub */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .knowledge-cats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .knowledge-resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .knowledge-cats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .knowledge-resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .knowledge-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .knowledge-cats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   19. BOOKSHOP PAGE (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.bookshop-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.3) 100%),
              url('../images/books.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.bookshop-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.bookshop-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.bookshop-title-underline {
  width: 54px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bookshop-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.bookshop-hero-3d-stack {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.bookshop-3d-book {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: -15px 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.bookshop-3d-book:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg);
}

/* 4 Trust Value Badges Strip */
.bookshop-trust-banner-wrap {
  background: rgba(11, 46, 26, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.bookshop-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.bookshop-trust-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bookshop-trust-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.bookshop-trust-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Browse by Category Strip (8 Items) */
.bookshop-categories-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.bookshop-cats-8-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.bookshop-cat-btn-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.bookshop-cat-btn-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.3);
}

.bookshop-cat-circle-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.bookshop-cat-btn-card:hover .bookshop-cat-circle-icon {
  background: var(--primary-green);
}

.bookshop-cat-btn-card span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Featured Books 5-Grid */
.bookshop-featured-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.bookshop-featured-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.bookshop-featured-header-row h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin: 0;
}

.link-view-all-books {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.link-view-all-books:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.bookshop-5-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.book-card-exact {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.book-card-exact:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.3);
}

.book-cover-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.35;
  background: #111827;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.book-cover-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.book-card-exact:hover .book-cover-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.book-details-body {
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.book-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  min-height: 2.6rem;
}

.book-author-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.book-price-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.btn-bookshop-availability {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-bookshop-availability:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Interactive Modal for Available Bookshops */
.bookshop-modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9999;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.bookshop-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.bookshop-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-width: 650px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.bookshop-modal-header {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.bookshop-modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.bookshop-modal-close-btn {
  background: #f3f4f6;
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.bookshop-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
}

.bookshop-modal-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.bookshop-outlets-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.bookshop-outlet-item {
  background: #fafaf8;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.bookshop-outlet-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.bookshop-outlet-info p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.bookshop-outlet-info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

.badge-stock-green {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Bulk Orders Banner */
.bookshop-bulk-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
}

.bookshop-bulk-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 240px;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.bookshop-bulk-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.bookshop-bulk-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.bookshop-bulk-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 580px;
}

.bookshop-bulk-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Why Shop With Us Section */
.bookshop-why-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.bookshop-why-4-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.bookshop-why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.bookshop-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.25);
}

.bookshop-why-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.bookshop-why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.bookshop-why-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive for Bookshop */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bookshop-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .bookshop-trust-banner-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .bookshop-cats-8-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .bookshop-5-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .bookshop-bulk-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .bookshop-why-4-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bookshop-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .bookshop-cats-8-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .bookshop-5-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .bookshop-why-4-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .bookshop-trust-banner-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .bookshop-5-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   20. CECTRRA LECTURES PAGE (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.lectures-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.25) 100%),
              url('../images/lectures-hero-podium.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.lectures-hero-inner {
  max-width: 650px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lectures-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.lectures-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5 Feature Strip */
.lectures-features-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lectures-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.lectures-feature-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.lectures-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.lectures-feature-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Search & Filter Bar */
.lectures-filter-bar-wrap {
  padding: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
}

.lectures-filter-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 120px;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-search-solid-green {
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-search-solid-green:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #111827;
}

/* Main 2-Column Section */
.lectures-main-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.lectures-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.lectures-list-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.lectures-list-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.lectures-list-header h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.lectures-sort-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.lectures-sort-select {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
}

/* 6 Video Cards Grid (3x2) */
.lectures-video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.lecture-card-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lecture-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.3);
}

.lecture-thumb-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #111827;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lecture-thumb-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.lecture-card-box:hover .lecture-thumb-container img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.lecture-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.65rem;
  right: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lecture-play-overlay-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lecture-card-box:hover .lecture-play-overlay-btn {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #111827;
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.lecture-card-content {
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.lecture-category-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #065f46;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lecture-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  min-height: 2.6rem;
}

.lecture-card-speaker {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.lecture-card-series {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.lecture-meta-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.lecture-meta-item-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.lecture-meta-item-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.lectures-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.lectures-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.lectures-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}

.category-filter-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.category-filter-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
}

.category-filter-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.category-count-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  background: #f3f4f6;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.popular-speakers-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.popular-speaker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.popular-speaker-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.popular-speaker-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.popular-speaker-info span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.btn-sidebar-view-all {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-sidebar-view-all:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Don't Miss a Lecture Banner */
.lectures-cta-banner-wrap {
  padding: 0 0 4rem;
}

.lectures-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092014 0%, #123d24 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1.4fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.lectures-cta-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.lectures-cta-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.lectures-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.lectures-cta-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.lectures-cta-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.lectures-cta-submit {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #111827;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lectures-cta-submit:hover {
  background: #f59e0b;
}

/* Responsive for Lectures */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .lectures-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .lectures-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lectures-video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .lectures-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lectures-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .lectures-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .lectures-filter-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .lectures-video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lectures-cta-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lectures-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lectures-filter-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   21. RESEARCH ARCHIVE PAGE (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.archive-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.25) 100%),
              url('../images/books.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.archive-hero-inner {
  max-width: 650px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.archive-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.archive-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5 Features Strip */
.archive-features-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.archive-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.archive-feature-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.archive-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.archive-feature-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Search & Filter Bar */
.archive-filter-bar-wrap {
  padding: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
}

.archive-filter-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 120px;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.archive-adv-search-link-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.archive-adv-search-link {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.archive-adv-search-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Main 2-Column Section */
.archive-main-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.archive-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.archive-list-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.archive-list-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.archive-list-header p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Document Cards 3-Grid */
.archive-cards-3grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.archive-doc-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.archive-doc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 36, 0.3);
}

.archive-card-top-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.archive-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #065f46;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.archive-year-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  background: #f3f4f6;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.archive-doc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  min-height: 2.8rem;
}

.archive-doc-author {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.archive-doc-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.archive-doc-meta-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.archive-doc-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.archive-doc-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.archive-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.archive-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.archive-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}

.archive-sidebar-link-more {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.archive-sidebar-link-more:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Responsive for Research Archive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .archive-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .archive-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .archive-cards-3grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .archive-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .archive-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .archive-filter-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .archive-cards-3grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .archive-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .archive-filter-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   22B. 5TH CECTRRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TOGO 2026
   ======================================================== */
.togo-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.2) 100%),
              url('../images/lome-monument.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

/* ========================================================
   22. 3RD CECTRRA BENINOIS CONFERENCE 2025 (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.benin-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.2) 100%),
              url('../images/cotonou-monument.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.benin-hero-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.benin-hero-pre {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.benin-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.benin-hero-theme {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.benin-hero-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.benin-hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.benin-hero-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.btn-benin-flyer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-benin-flyer:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #071f13;
}

.btn-hero-solid-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-hero-solid-gold:hover {
  background: #c29010;
  border-color: #c29010;
  color: #000000;
}

/* 5-Features Strip */
.benin-features-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.benin-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.benin-feature-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.benin-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.benin-feature-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Main Section */
.benin-main-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.benin-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Left Content Blocks */
.benin-left-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.benin-about-obj-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.benin-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.benin-about-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.benin-objectives-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.benin-objective-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.benin-objective-item svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Call For Papers Box */
.benin-cfp-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.benin-cfp-text-side p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.benin-cfp-deadline-box {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.benin-deadline-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.benin-deadline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.benin-cfp-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.benin-cfp-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Sub-Themes 3-Column Checklist */
.benin-subthemes-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.benin-subthemes-intro {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.benin-subthemes-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.benin-subtheme-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.benin-subtheme-item svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Right Sidebar */
.benin-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.benin-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.benin-key-info-header {
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.benin-key-info-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.benin-info-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.benin-info-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.benin-info-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.benin-info-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.btn-sidebar-register-solid {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-sidebar-register-solid:hover {
  background: #0a4d29;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Important Dates Card */
.benin-dates-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.benin-date-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.benin-date-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.benin-date-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.benin-date-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.benin-date-badge-pill {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Past Conferences Card */
.benin-past-conf-card {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.benin-past-conf-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-sidebar-past-conf {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-800);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-sidebar-past-conf:hover {
  background: var(--slate-800);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.benin-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071f13 0%, #0d3822 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1.5fr 1.2fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.benin-cta-icon {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.benin-cta-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.benin-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.benin-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.btn-cta-cfp-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-cta-cfp-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive for Benin Conference */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .benin-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .benin-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benin-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .benin-cta-actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benin-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .benin-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .benin-about-obj-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benin-cfp-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benin-subthemes-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .benin-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .benin-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benin-subthemes-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   23. 2ND AFRICAN THINKERS CONFERENCE 2022 (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.thinkers-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.2) 100%),
              url('../images/palais-congres-cotonou.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.thinkers-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.thinkers-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.thinkers-theme-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.thinkers-theme-badge {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.thinkers-theme-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.thinkers-hero-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.thinkers-hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.thinkers-hero-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.thinkers-hero-crest-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.75);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.thinkers-hero-crest-badge img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.thinkers-hero-crest-badge strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.thinkers-hero-crest-badge span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* 5 Features Strip */
.thinkers-features-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.thinkers-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.thinkers-feature-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.thinkers-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.thinkers-feature-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Main Section */
.thinkers-main-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.thinkers-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.thinkers-left-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* About & Image Card */
.thinkers-about-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.thinkers-about-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.thinkers-about-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.thinkers-about-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.thinkers-about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* 4 Key Metrics Bar */
.thinkers-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.thinkers-metric-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.thinkers-metric-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.thinkers-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.thinkers-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Highlights & Quote 2-Col */
.thinkers-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.thinkers-highlights-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.thinkers-quote-card {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.thinkers-quote-icon {
  font-family: serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: -0.5rem;
}

.thinkers-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.thinkers-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Photo Gallery 4-Image Grid */
.thinkers-gallery-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.thinkers-gallery-4grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.thinkers-gallery-item {
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 120px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.thinkers-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.thinkers-gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Materials List in Sidebar */
.thinkers-materials-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.thinkers-material-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.thinkers-material-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.thinkers-material-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.thinkers-material-info svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.thinkers-material-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  display: block;
}

.thinkers-material-size {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.thinkers-material-dl-btn {
  color: var(--slate-700);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.thinkers-material-dl-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Responsive for 2nd African Thinkers */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .thinkers-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .thinkers-hero-crest-badge {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .thinkers-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .thinkers-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .thinkers-gallery-4grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thinkers-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .thinkers-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .thinkers-about-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .thinkers-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .thinkers-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .thinkers-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .thinkers-gallery-4grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   24. CONTACT PAGE (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.contact-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.2) 100%),
              url('../images/contact-hero-building.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.contact-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4-Item Contact Info Cards Strip */
.contact-info-cards-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.contact-info-card-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-text span,
.contact-info-text p {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Main Section */
.contact-main-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
}

.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Form Styles */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-form-sub {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-form-input,
.contact-form-select,
.contact-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.contact-form-input:focus,
.contact-form-select:focus,
.contact-form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.1);
}

.contact-form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.contact-checkbox-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.contact-checkbox-row a {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.btn-send-message-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-send-message-solid:hover {
  background: #0a4d29;
}

/* Map Simulation Container */
.contact-map-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-map-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-map-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 45px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.contact-map-box {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 380px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-map-svg-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.contact-map-pin-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 38%;
  left: 58%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  z-index: 10;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.contact-map-pin-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-map-pin-card span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-map-pin-card a {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-map-pin-card a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-map-pin-marker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 38%;
  left: 58%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -20%);
  color: #06311a;
  z-index: 9;
}

.contact-map-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 10;
}

.contact-map-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-map-btn:first-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* Our Offices Section */
.contact-offices-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.contact-offices-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-offices-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.contact-offices-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.contact-offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-office-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-office-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-office-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-office-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-office-card:hover .contact-office-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.contact-office-badge-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-office-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.contact-office-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-office-address {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  min-height: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-office-details {
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.contact-office-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-office-detail-row svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Responsive for Contact */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-info-cards-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-offices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .contact-info-cards-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .contact-offices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-form-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   25. GLOBAL SEARCH OVERLAY SYSTEM
   ======================================================== */
.global-search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

.global-search-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.global-search-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

.global-search-overlay.open .global-search-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.global-search-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.global-search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.global-search-input-wrap svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.global-search-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: transparent;
}

.global-search-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.global-search-close:hover {
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.global-search-quicklinks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.global-search-quicklinks span {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.global-search-quicklinks a {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.global-search-quicklinks a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.global-search-results {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.global-search-results-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.global-search-result-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.global-search-result-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  background: #f0fdf4;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.global-search-result-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.global-search-result-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ========================================================
   26. ABOUT CECTRRA PAGE (MOCKUP EXACT MATCH)
   ======================================================== */
.about-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.2) 100%),
              url('../images/academic-conf-hall.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.about-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-quote-card {
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.75);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-hero-quote-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-hero-quote-card span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: block;
}

.pill-badge-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Intro: Who We Are */
.about-intro-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-intro-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-intro-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-intro-feature-card {
  background: #06311a;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-intro-feature-list {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-feature-icon {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.about-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.about-feature-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.about-intro-feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Vision & Mission 2-Card Row */
.about-vision-mission-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.about-vm-card {
  background: #fdfaf3;
  border: 1px solid #f2e9d5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-vm-icon-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #06311a;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-vm-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-vm-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Key Milestones Section */
.about-milestones-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #fafaf8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
}

.about-milestones-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.about-milestones-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.about-milestones-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about-milestones-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #d1d5db;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-milestone-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-milestone-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-milestone-circle.gold {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
}

.about-milestone-node:hover .about-milestone-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-milestone-year {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-milestone-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-milestone-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Founder Profile Strip */
.about-founder-strip {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.about-founder-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-founder-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-expertise-card {
  background: #06311a;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-expertise-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: url('../images/academic-conf-hall.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-expertise-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-expertise-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-expertise-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.about-expertise-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-expertise-badges {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* CTA Banner: Be Part of Our Mission */
.about-cta-card {
  background: #042011;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-icon {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-cta-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   27. 1ST CHINWEIZU CONFERENCE 2018 & CONCLUDED BENIN 2025
------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Benin 2025 & Togo 2026 Comprehensive Conference Classes */
.benin-hero-layout,
.togo-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .benin-hero-layout,
  .togo-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.benin-theme-box,
.togo-theme-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.benin-theme-badge,
.togo-theme-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.benin-theme-text,
.togo-theme-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.benin-hero-crest-badge,
.togo-hero-crest-badge {
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.benin-hero-crest-badge img,
.togo-hero-crest-badge img {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: block;
}

.benin-hero-crest-badge strong,
.togo-hero-crest-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.benin-hero-crest-badge span,
.togo-hero-crest-badge span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 5 Features Strip */
.benin-features-strip,
.togo-features-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .benin-features-strip,
  .togo-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benin-features-strip,
  .togo-features-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
}

.benin-feature-item,
.togo-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.benin-feature-icon,
.togo-feature-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.benin-feature-text strong,
.togo-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.benin-feature-text span,
.togo-feature-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Main 2-Column Section & Responsive Grid */
.benin-main-section,
.togo-main-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #fafaf8;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.benin-grid-layout,
.togo-grid-layout,
.benin-main-grid,
.togo-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .benin-grid-layout,
  .togo-grid-layout,
  .benin-main-grid,
  .togo-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.benin-left-content,
.togo-left-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Content Cards & Narrative */
.benin-content-card,
.togo-content-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benin-content-card,
  .togo-content-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.benin-body-text,
.togo-body-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.benin-body-text p,
.togo-body-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.benin-body-text p:last-child,
.togo-body-text p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.benin-sidebar,
.togo-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.benin-about-obj-grid,
.togo-about-obj-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.benin-about-col,
.togo-about-col,
.benin-obj-col,
.togo-obj-col {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.benin-section-heading,
.togo-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.benin-about-text,
.togo-about-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Sub-themes Grid */
.benin-subthemes-wrap,
.togo-subthemes-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.benin-subthemes-3col,
.togo-subthemes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .benin-subthemes-3col,
  .togo-subthemes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .benin-subthemes-3col,
  .togo-subthemes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.benin-subtheme-item,
.togo-subtheme-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  min-width: 0;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.benin-subtheme-num,
.togo-subtheme-num {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.benin-subtheme-name,
.togo-subtheme-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Submission Guidelines & Deadlines Card */
.benin-cfp-card,
.togo-cfp-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #093b29 0%, #05261a 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(9, 59, 41, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .benin-cfp-card,
  .togo-cfp-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2.25rem;
  }
}

.benin-cfp-left,
.togo-cfp-left {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.benin-cfp-title,
.togo-cfp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.benin-cfp-desc,
.togo-cfp-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines,
.togo-cfp-deadlines {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines div,
.togo-cfp-deadlines div {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  word-break: normal !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines strong,
.togo-cfp-deadlines strong {
  color: #fcd34d !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines a,
.togo-cfp-deadlines a {
  color: #fcd34d !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  word-break: break-all !important;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines a:hover,
.togo-cfp-deadlines a:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.benin-cfp-flyer-box,
.togo-cfp-flyer-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .benin-cfp-flyer-box,
  .togo-cfp-flyer-box {
    width: 260px;
    max-width: 260px;
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

.benin-flyer-thumb,
.togo-flyer-thumb {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.benin-flyer-thumb img,
.togo-flyer-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.benin-flyer-badge,
.togo-flyer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Sidebar Cards & Fast Facts */
.benin-sidebar-card,
.togo-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--parchment-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benin-sidebar-card,
  .togo-sidebar-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.benin-sidebar-title,
.togo-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.benin-facts-list,
.togo-facts-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.benin-fact-row,
.togo-fact-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.benin-fact-row:last-child,
.togo-fact-row:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.benin-fact-label,
.togo-fact-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.benin-fact-val,
.togo-fact-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.benin-key-info-header,
.togo-key-info-header {
  background: var(--primary-green-dark);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.benin-key-info-body,
.togo-key-info-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.benin-info-row,
.togo-info-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.benin-info-icon,
.togo-info-icon {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.benin-info-text strong,
.togo-info-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.benin-info-text span,
.togo-info-text span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Call to Action Banner Strip */
.conf-cta-strip-compact {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.conf-cta-strip-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071f13 0%, #06311a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.25);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.conf-cta-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.conf-cta-strip-left svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-cta-strip-left h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.conf-cta-strip-left p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .conf-cta-strip-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .conf-cta-strip-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* 1st Chinweizu 2018 Classes */
.thinkers-hero-quote-card {
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.thinkers-hero-quote-card p {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.thinkers-hero-quote-card span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: block;
}

.thinkers-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thinkers-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.thinkers-section-heading {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.thinkers-narrative-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.thinkers-about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.thinkers-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thinkers-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.thinkers-stat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.thinkers-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.thinkers-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.thinkers-highlights-card {
  background: #fbf9f4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.thinkers-highlights-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.thinkers-highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.thinkers-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.thinkers-highlight-item svg {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.thinkers-gallery-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.thinkers-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thinkers-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.thinkers-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.thinkers-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.thinkers-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.thinkers-details-header {
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.thinkers-details-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.thinkers-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.thinkers-detail-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.thinkers-detail-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.thinkers-detail-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.thinkers-cta-card {
  background: #06311a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .thinkers-cta-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.thinkers-cta-icon {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.thinkers-cta-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.thinkers-cta-text h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.thinkers-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.thinkers-cta-actions {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   28. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS REPOSITORY & PAPER INDEX STYLES
------------------------------------------------------------- */

.proceedings-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.95), rgba(4, 30, 16, 0.98)), url('../images/academic-conf-hall.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.proceedings-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .proceedings-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.proceedings-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.proceedings-volume-meta-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.proceedings-volume-meta-box strong {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.proceedings-hero-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.proceedings-hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.proceedings-hero-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.proceedings-volume-card-badge {
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.proceedings-volume-card-badge img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.proceedings-volume-card-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.proceedings-volume-card-badge span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Metrics Strip */
.proceedings-metrics-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: -1.75rem auto 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .proceedings-metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
}

.proceedings-metric-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.proceedings-metric-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.proceedings-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Papers List & Search */
.proceedings-main-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
}

.proceedings-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .proceedings-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.proceedings-filter-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proceedings-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
}

.proceedings-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.proceedings-track-select {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Individual Paper Item Card */
.proceedings-paper-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.proceedings-paper-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.2);
}

.proceedings-paper-track-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.proceedings-paper-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.proceedings-paper-authors {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.proceedings-paper-affiliation {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.proceedings-paper-abstract {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.proceedings-keywords-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.proceedings-keyword-tag {
  background: #f4f6f5;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.proceedings-paper-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.proceedings-paper-pages {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.proceedings-download-paper-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.proceedings-download-paper-btn:hover {
  background: #042011;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.proceedings-sidebar-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.proceedings-sidebar-header {
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.proceedings-sidebar-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.proceedings-volume-dl-card {
  background: #fbf9f4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.proceedings-volume-dl-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.proceedings-volume-dl-card span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.proceedings-citation-snippet {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  line-height: 1.5;
  user-select: all;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-copy-citation {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-green);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-copy-citation:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Central Proceedings Catalog */
.proceedings-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .proceedings-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .proceedings-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.proceedings-catalog-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.proceedings-catalog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.proceedings-catalog-cover-wrap {
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.proceedings-catalog-cover-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.proceedings-catalog-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.proceedings-catalog-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.proceedings-catalog-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.proceedings-catalog-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   29. PHOTO GALLERY PAGE STYLES
------------------------------------------------------------- */

.gallery-hero-exact {
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gallery-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gallery-hero-left {
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem 4.5rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gallery-hero-left {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.gallery-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.gallery-hero-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.gallery-hero-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.gallery-hero-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.gallery-hero-breadcrumbs span {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.gallery-hero-right {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Gallery Filter Toolbar */
.gallery-toolbar-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.gallery-toolbar-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gallery-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.gallery-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.gallery-pill-btn svg {
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.gallery-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--slate-800);
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.gallery-pill-btn.active {
  background: #111827;
  border-color: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-pill-btn.active svg {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-sort-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gallery-sort-select {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

/* Gallery Grid & Cards */
.gallery-grid-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .gallery-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .gallery-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .gallery-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gallery-card-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.gallery-card-meta {
  padding: 1rem 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}

.gallery-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.gallery-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Load More Button */
.gallery-load-more-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.btn-gallery-load-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-gallery-load-more:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  background: rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.03);
}

/* Submit Photos CTA Strip */
.gallery-submit-strip {
  background: #06311a;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .gallery-submit-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.gallery-submit-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .gallery-submit-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.gallery-camera-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gallery-submit-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.gallery-submit-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-submit-photos-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-submit-photos-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.gallery-modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.gallery-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.gallery-modal-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.gallery-modal-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.gallery-modal-caption {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.gallery-modal-caption h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.gallery-modal-caption p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
}

.gallery-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   30. VIDEOS ARCHIVE PAGE STYLES
------------------------------------------------------------- */

.video-hero-exact {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071f13 0%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.95) 45%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.6) 75%, rgba(7, 31, 19, 0.3) 100%),
              url('../images/lecture-panel.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.video-hero-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.video-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.video-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.video-hero-metrics-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.video-hero-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.video-metric-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.video-metric-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.video-metric-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.video-hero-right {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.video-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Video Toolbar */
.video-toolbar-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.video-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.video-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.video-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--slate-800);
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.video-pill-btn.active {
  background: #111827;
  border-color: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.video-search-sort-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.video-search-box {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 450px;
  position: relative;
}

.video-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.65rem 2.5rem 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
}

.video-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
}

.video-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--slate-400);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-sort-select {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

/* Video Main Layout Grid */
.video-main-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.video-main-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .video-main-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.video-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .video-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .video-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.video-card-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.video-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #111827;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  display: block;
}

.video-card-item:hover .video-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.video-card-item:hover .video-play-overlay {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.video-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.video-card-body {
  padding: 1rem 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}

.video-cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.video-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.video-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.video-sidebar-header {
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.video-cat-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.video-cat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.video-cat-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.video-cat-item:hover {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.video-cat-count {
  background: #f3f4f6;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Playlist List */
.video-playlist-list {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.video-playlist-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-playlist-thumb {
  width: 68px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-playlist-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.video-playlist-info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.video-sidebar-footer-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.video-sidebar-footer-link:hover {
  color: #06311a;
}

/* Popular Videos List */
.video-popular-list {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.video-popular-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-popular-num {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  width: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-popular-thumb {
  width: 60px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-popular-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-popular-info span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* YouTube Subscribe Banner */
.youtube-subscribe-strip {
  background: #06311a;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .youtube-subscribe-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.youtube-subscribe-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .youtube-subscribe-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.youtube-tv-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.youtube-subscribe-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.youtube-subscribe-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-youtube-subscribe {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #06311a;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-youtube-subscribe:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
}

.btn-youtube-subscribe svg {
  color: #e11d48;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   31. ADVANCED ANIMATIONS, RESPONSIVENESS & MICRO-INTERACTIONS
------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Content Display (Instant and Clean - No Heavy Scroll Animations) */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.stagger-grid > * {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

/* Floating Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top-floating {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #06311a;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 9990;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.8) translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.back-to-top-floating.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top-floating:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #06311a;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container-fixed {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast-item {
  background: #06311a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  min-width: 260px;
  max-width: 400px;
}

.toast-item.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.toast-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.toast-content svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Micro-Interactions on Interactive Elements */
a, button {
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.article-card:hover,
.program-card:hover,
.book-item-card:hover,
.proceedings-volume-card:hover,
.gallery-card-item:hover,
.video-card-item:hover,
.team-card:hover {
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Global Container Fluid Polish */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
  
  .topbar-exact {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .brand-exact-logo img,
  .site-main-logo {
    height: 46px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 230px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .gallery-hero-title,
  .video-hero-title,
  .proceedings-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}





.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-cta-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-cta-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive for About CECTRRA */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-milestones-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .about-milestones-track::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-founder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .about-intro-feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-vision-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-milestones-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   32. MASTER UNIVERSAL RESPONSIVE ENGINE (ALL BREAKPOINTS & PAGES)
   ============================================================= */

/* Universal Layout & Overflow Protection */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html, body {
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, video, iframe, embed, object {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   A. TABLET BREAKPOINT (max-width: 1024px)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Two-column Hero & Main Grids */
  .about-hero-layout,
  .about-intro-grid,
  .about-founder-grid,
  .founder-hero-grid,
  .founder-dossier-grid,
  .programme-card-grid,
  .summit-showcase-card,
  .knowledge-repo-grid,
  .proceedings-hero-layout,
  .proceedings-main-grid,
  .bookshop-hero-grid,
  .contact-grid-2col,
  .conf-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Multi-column Grids to 2 Columns */
  .pillars-grid-3col,
  .framework-three-grid,
  .leadership-grid-3col,
  .knowledge-hubs-grid,
  .video-archive-grid,
  .events-calendar-grid,
  .proceedings-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .programmes-grid-4col,
  .summits-grid-4col,
  .bookshop-books-grid,
  .gallery-masonry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .metrics-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   B. TABLET PORTRAIT & MOBILE LANDSCAPE (max-width: 768px)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Section Spacing & Headings */
  section, main, article {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  h1, .section-title-centered, .hero-title-exact, .about-hero-title, .proceedings-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  h2, .programme-title, .summit-showcase-title, .knowledge-card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Top Utility Bar */
  .topbar-exact {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
  }
  .topbar-tagline-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .topbar-exact .container {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .topbar-right-actions {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .topbar-conf-btn {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Main Navigation Header */
  .main-header-exact {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
  }
  .site-main-logo {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 170px;
  }
  .nav-menu-exact {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary-green, #11693e);
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  /* Sticky Horizontal Pill Navigators */
  .programmes-pill-nav-wrap,
  .gallery-filter-tabs,
  .bio-tab-nav,
  .archive-cat-pills,
  .bookshop-category-pills {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .programmes-pill-nav-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .gallery-filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .bio-tab-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .programmes-pills-list {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* All Multi-Column Grids Collapse to 1 Column */
  .pillars-grid-3col,
  .framework-three-grid,
  .leadership-grid-3col,
  .think-tank-grid,
  .knowledge-hubs-grid,
  .video-archive-grid,
  .events-calendar-grid,
  .proceedings-catalog-grid,
  .programmes-grid-4col,
  .summits-grid-4col,
  .partners-affiliates-grid,
  .about-vision-mission-grid,
  .about-milestones-track,
  .afa-curriculum-grid,
  .afa-cohort-features,
  .mission-pillars-grid,
  .core-values-grid,
  .contact-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Cards & Layout Items */
  .programme-detail-card,
  .pillar-card,
  .knowledge-repo-card-light,
  .knowledge-repo-card-dark,
  .summit-showcase-card,
  .contact-form-card,
  .contact-info-cards,
  .proceedings-paper-card,
  .proceedings-catalog-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  /* Programmes Alternating Cards Stack */
  .programme-card-grid.reverse {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }

  .programme-meta-specs {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .programme-card-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .programme-card-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Metrics Strip */
  .metrics-strip-grid,
  .proceedings-metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .metric-strip-card,
  .proceedings-metric-card {
    padding: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  /* Proceedings Filter Bar & Cards */
  .proceedings-filter-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }
  .proceedings-search-input,
  .proceedings-track-select {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .proceedings-paper-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .proceedings-download-paper-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Video Feature Cards & Players */
  .media-feature-card {
    height: 210px !important;
  }
  .mini-video-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  /* Book Covers 4-Grid */
  .book-covers-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  /* Photo Gallery Grid */
  .gallery-masonry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* Buttons & CTAs */
  .btn-green-solid,
  .btn-gold-solid,
  .btn-conf-gold-solid,
  .btn-hero-solid-gold,
  .btn-outline-green,
  .btn-sidebar-past-conf {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Footer Mobile Accordions */
  .footer-columns-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   C. SMARTPHONE PORTRAIT (max-width: 480px)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Banner Titles */
  h1, .hero-title-exact, .about-hero-title, .proceedings-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  h2, .section-title-centered {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Layouts */
  .proceedings-hero-exact,
  .page-hero-exact,
  .about-hero-exact {
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem !important;
  }

  .proceedings-volume-card-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .proceedings-volume-meta-box {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }

  /* 2-Col grids that scale to 1-col on small mobile */
  .metrics-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .metric-strip-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 2 !important;
  }

  .gallery-masonry-grid,
  .bookshop-books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .programme-meta-specs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* Media & Video Player */
  .media-feature-card {
    height: 190px !important;
  }

  .video-play-glass-btn {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }
  .video-play-glass-btn svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
  }

  /* Dialogs and Modals */
  .bookshop-modal-dialog,
  .global-search-modal {
    width: 92% !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    margin: 1rem auto !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   33. GLOBAL SUBTLE ANIMATIONS & SCROLL REVEALS
   ============================================================= */

/* Base animation states (hidden until in viewport) */
.animate-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.animate-fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease;
  will-change: opacity;
}

.animate-fade-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.animate-fade-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.animate-scale-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* Stagger cards container */
.stagger-cards > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Revealed active states */
.animate-fade-up.is-revealed,
.animate-fade-in.is-revealed,
.animate-fade-left.is-revealed,
.animate-fade-right.is-revealed,
.animate-scale-up.is-revealed,
.stagger-cards.is-revealed > * {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* Stagger delay offsets */
.stagger-cards.is-revealed > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-cards.is-revealed > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-cards.is-revealed > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.stagger-cards.is-revealed > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.stagger-cards.is-revealed > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.stagger-cards.is-revealed > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* Micro-interactions: Card Hover Elevation */
.pillar-card,
.program-card,
.proceedings-paper-card,
.proceedings-catalog-card,
.knowledge-repo-card-light,
.knowledge-repo-card-dark,
.book-item-card,
.gallery-card-item,
.video-card-item,
.team-card,
.advisory-card-item {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.pillar-card:hover,
.program-card:hover,
.proceedings-catalog-card:hover,
.book-item-card:hover,
.team-card:hover,
.advisory-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(6, 49, 26, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Button Shimmer / Micro-Interaction */
.btn-green-solid,
.btn-gold-solid,
.btn-conf-gold-solid,
.btn-hero-solid-gold,
.btn-involved {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-green-solid:hover,
.btn-gold-solid:hover,
.btn-conf-gold-solid:hover,
.btn-hero-solid-gold:hover,
.btn-involved:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Accessibility: Respect Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .animate-fade-up,
  .animate-fade-in,
  .animate-fade-left,
  .animate-fade-right,
  .animate-scale-up,
  .stagger-cards > * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   MASTER BUTTON CONTRAST & HOVER LEGIBILITY SYSTEM
   ======================================================== */

/* 1. Solid Gold Buttons */
.btn-gold-solid,
.btn-hero-solid-gold,
.btn-conf-gold-solid,
.topbar-conf-btn,
.btn-submit-contact {
  background: #c88a2c !important;
  color: #061e12 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  border: 1px solid #b3741d !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover,
.btn-hero-solid-gold:hover,
.btn-conf-gold-solid:hover,
.topbar-conf-btn:hover,
.btn-submit-contact:hover {
  background: #f59e0b !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border-color: #d97706 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* 2. Solid Green Buttons */
.btn-green-solid,
.btn-sidebar-register-solid,
.btn-view-highlights,
.btn-programme-action,
.btn-involved {
  background: #11693e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: 1px solid #168a51 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.btn-green-solid:hover,
.btn-sidebar-register-solid:hover,
.btn-view-highlights:hover,
.btn-programme-action:hover,
.btn-involved:hover {
  background: #15803d !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #22c55e !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* 3. Outline White Buttons on Dark/Green Backgrounds */
.btn-outline-white,
.btn-hero-outline-white,
.btn-conf-outline-white,
.btn-submit-photos-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover,
.btn-hero-outline-white:hover,
.btn-conf-outline-white:hover,
.btn-submit-photos-outline:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #06311a !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* 4. Outline Green / Secondary Buttons on Light Backgrounds */
.btn-sidebar-past-conf,
.btn-gallery-load-more {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #11693e !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #11693e !important;
}

.btn-sidebar-past-conf:hover,
.btn-gallery-load-more:hover {
  background: #11693e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #11693e !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* 5. Filter Pills */
.gallery-pill-btn,
.track-pill-btn {
  background: #f1f5f3 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.gallery-pill-btn:hover,
.gallery-pill-btn.active,
.track-pill-btn:hover,
.track-pill-btn.active {
  background: #11693e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #11693e !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 105, 62, 0.25) !important;
}

/* 6. Arrow & Text Links */
.link-green-arrow {
  color: #168a51 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.link-green-arrow:hover {
  color: #22c55e !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.link-gold-arrow {
  color: #f59e0b !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
}

.link-gold-arrow:hover {
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

/* ========================================================
   HIGH-CONTRAST READABILITY ON GREEN & DARK BACKGROUNDS
   ======================================================== */
.institute-metrics-strip,
.benin-hero-exact,
.togo-hero-exact,
.thinkers-hero-exact,
.events-hero-exact,
.proceedings-hero-exact,
.gallery-hero-exact,
.video-hero-exact,
.contact-hero-exact,
.history-hero-exact,
.about-hero-exact,
.founder-hero-exact,
.leadership-hero-exact,
.hero-slide,
.hero-exact-grid,
.footer-exact,
.green-banner,
.bg-primary-green {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.institute-metrics-strip h1,
.institute-metrics-strip h2,
.institute-metrics-strip h3,
.benin-hero-exact h1,
.benin-hero-exact h2,
.benin-hero-exact h3,
.togo-hero-exact h1,
.togo-hero-exact h2,
.togo-hero-exact h3,
.thinkers-hero-exact h1,
.thinkers-hero-exact h2,
.thinkers-hero-exact h3,
.events-hero-exact h1,
.events-hero-exact h2,
.events-hero-exact h3,
.proceedings-hero-exact h1,
.proceedings-hero-exact h2,
.proceedings-hero-exact h3,
.gallery-hero-exact h1,
.gallery-hero-exact h2,
.gallery-hero-exact h3,
.video-hero-exact h1,
.video-hero-exact h2,
.video-hero-exact h3,
.contact-hero-exact h1,
.contact-hero-exact h2,
.contact-hero-exact h3,
.history-hero-exact h1,
.history-hero-exact h2,
.history-hero-exact h3,
.hero-main-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.institute-metrics-strip p,
.benin-hero-exact p,
.togo-hero-exact p,
.thinkers-hero-exact p,
.events-hero-exact p,
.proceedings-hero-exact p,
.gallery-hero-exact p,
.video-hero-exact p,
.contact-hero-exact p,
.history-hero-exact p,
.hero-subtext,
.motto-body-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.metric-strip-num {
  color: #fcd34d !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.4) !important;
}

.metric-strip-label {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.benin-hero-crest-badge strong,
.thinkers-hero-crest-badge strong,
.proceedings-volume-card-badge strong {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.benin-hero-crest-badge span,
.thinkers-hero-crest-badge span,
.proceedings-volume-card-badge span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}

/* High-Contrast Readability on White/Light Cards (Post-Hero & Content) */
.summit-2026-hero-section,
.summit-showcase-card,
.manifesto-pillars-section,
.about-teaser-section,
.programmes-overview-section,
.timeline-summit-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.summit-showcase-title,
.pillars-header-box h2,
.about-teaser-left h2,
.programmes-header-box h2,
.timeline-summit-header h2,
.pillar-card h3,
.program-card h3,
.summit-card-title {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.pillars-header-box p,
.about-teaser-left p,
.programmes-header-box p,
.timeline-summit-header p,
.pillar-card p,
.program-card p {
  color: #334155 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.summit-theme-quote strong {
  color: #064e3b !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.summit-theme-quote p {
  color: #1e293b !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.summit-pill {
  color: #1e293b !important;
  background: #f1f5f3 !important;
  border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

/* ========================================================
   UNIVERSAL MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS SUITE (PHONES & TABLETS)
   ======================================================== */

/* Global Mobile Fixes */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* 2-Column Main Grids Collapse to 1 Column */
  .benin-main-grid,
  .togo-main-grid,
  .thinkers-main-grid,
  .proceedings-main-grid,
  .video-archive-grid,
  .bookshop-main-grid,
  .history-main-grid,
  .summit-showcase-card,
  .about-teaser-grid,
  .summit-timeline-grid,
  .contact-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  /* Inner Hero Sections */
  .benin-hero-grid,
  .togo-hero-grid,
  .thinkers-hero-grid,
  .events-hero-grid,
  .proceedings-hero-grid,
  .gallery-hero-grid,
  .video-hero-grid,
  .contact-hero-grid,
  .history-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .benin-hero-crest-badge,
  .thinkers-hero-crest-badge,
  .proceedings-volume-card-badge {
    position: static !important;
    margin: 1.25rem auto 0 !important;
    max-width: 480px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Section after Hero: Metrics Strip */
  .institute-metrics-strip {
    padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .metrics-strip-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .metric-strip-card {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .metric-strip-num {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }

  .metric-strip-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  /* 3-Column Pillars & Programmes to 1 Column */
  .pillars-grid-3col,
  .programmes-grid-3col,
  .benin-subthemes-3col,
  .togo-subthemes-grid,
  .thinkers-subthemes-grid,
  .benin-features-strip,
  .togo-features-strip,
  .thinkers-features-strip,
  .gallery-cards-grid,
  .video-cards-grid,
  .proceedings-catalog-grid,
  .book-store-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* History Timeline Mobile Normalization */
  .timeline-tree-container::before {
    left: 20px !important;
  }

  .timeline-row-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 50px !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }

  .timeline-row-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 50px !important;
  }

  .timeline-node-pin {
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  .timeline-row-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-node-pin {
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Gallery Toolbar */
  .gallery-toolbar-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .gallery-filter-pills {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .gallery-pill-btn {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  /* Modal Lightbox */
  .gallery-modal-content,
  .video-modal-content {
    width: 94vw !important;
    max-width: 94vw !important;
    margin: 1rem auto !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section Typography */
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.5vw, 2.25rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-group,
  .summit-actions-row,
  .benin-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-group a,
  .summit-actions-row a,
  .benin-cta-row a {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Extra Small Mobile: Single Column for Metrics */
  .metrics-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .metric-strip-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .benin-hero-crest-badge,
  .thinkers-hero-crest-badge,
  .proceedings-volume-card-badge {
    padding: 1rem !important;
  }

/* ========================================================
   DEFINITIVE MOBILE CONTAINMENT & GREEN CONTRAST SUITE
   ======================================================== */

/* Prevent horizontal overflow across the entire site */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Force pure white / radiant gold text on all green and dark elements */
.benin-cfp-card,
.togo-cfp-card,
.thinkers-cfp-card,
.benin-sidebar-card,
.togo-sidebar-card,
.thinkers-sidebar-card,
.benin-theme-box,
.togo-theme-box,
.thinkers-theme-box,
.benin-hero-crest-badge,
.togo-hero-crest-badge,
.thinkers-hero-crest-badge,
.proceedings-volume-card-badge,
.institute-metrics-strip,
.hero-motto-callout,
.footer-exact,
.green-banner,
.bg-primary-green,
[style*="background: linear-gradient"][style*="#093b29"],
[style*="background:#093b29"],
[style*="background: #093b29"],
[style*="background: #06311a"],
[style*="background:#06311a"] {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.benin-cfp-card h1, .benin-cfp-card h2, .benin-cfp-card h3, .benin-cfp-card h4,
.togo-cfp-card h1, .togo-cfp-card h2, .togo-cfp-card h3, .togo-cfp-card h4,
.benin-cfp-title, .togo-cfp-title, .thinkers-cfp-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.benin-cfp-card p, .togo-cfp-card p, .thinkers-cfp-card p,
.benin-cfp-desc, .togo-cfp-desc, .thinkers-cfp-desc {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.benin-cfp-card strong, .togo-cfp-card strong, .thinkers-cfp-card strong,
.benin-cfp-desc strong, .togo-cfp-desc strong, .thinkers-cfp-desc strong {
  color: #fcd34d !important;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines,
.togo-cfp-deadlines,
.thinkers-cfp-deadlines {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines div,
.togo-cfp-deadlines div,
.thinkers-cfp-deadlines div {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines strong,
.togo-cfp-deadlines strong,
.thinkers-cfp-deadlines strong {
  color: #fcd34d !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines a,
.togo-cfp-deadlines a,
.thinkers-cfp-deadlines a {
  color: #fcd34d !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  word-break: break-all !important;
}

.benin-cfp-deadlines a:hover,
.togo-cfp-deadlines a:hover,
.thinkers-cfp-deadlines a:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Full-Width Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .benin-main-grid,
  .togo-main-grid,
  .thinkers-main-grid,
  .proceedings-main-grid,
  .video-archive-grid,
  .bookshop-main-grid,
  .history-main-grid,
  .about-main-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  .benin-left-content,
  .togo-left-content,
  .thinkers-left-content,
  .benin-sidebar,
  .togo-sidebar,
  .thinkers-sidebar {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .benin-features-strip,
  .togo-features-strip,
  .thinkers-features-strip {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .benin-subthemes-3col,
  .togo-subthemes-grid,
  .thinkers-subthemes-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .benin-cfp-card,
  .togo-cfp-card,
  .thinkers-cfp-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .benin-cfp-left,
  .togo-cfp-left {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .benin-cfp-flyer-box,
  .togo-cfp-flyer-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .benin-flyer-thumb img,
  .togo-flyer-thumb img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 240px !important;
  }

  .benin-cfp-deadlines,
  .togo-cfp-deadlines {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
  }

  .benin-hero-crest-badge,
  .togo-hero-crest-badge,
  .thinkers-hero-crest-badge,
  .proceedings-volume-card-badge {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0 !important;
  }

  .benin-section-heading,
  .togo-section-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .benin-about-text,
  .togo-about-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  [style*="minmax(280px"],
  [style*="minmax(240px"],
  [style*="minmax(300px"],
  [style*="minmax(320px"],
  .archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 0.85rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .benin-cfp-card,
  .togo-cfp-card {
    padding: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .benin-cfp-title,
  .togo-cfp-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}