Use of alternative sources of clean energy in the Kisumu Informal settlement in mitigating respiratory infection, carbon emission and reduced infant mortality rate.
Haven’t We Lost Half of Our Forest Cover in the Last Century? We Need Lose None No More
Let's not lose more than we stand to gain. Deforestation is causing extensive loss of our biodiversity, hunger and extreme poverty due to compromised rainfall patterns when trees that act as rainfall catchments in tropical forests are constantly cut down for commercial reasons. A bleak future awaits a generation which will not put in place accurate measures to denounce deforestation.
A Snapshot of the Experiences of a Young Environmental Defender: Seeking to Reconcile Human Needs and Sustainable Environmental Protection in a Least Developed Country (Ldc)
For more than three decades, the youth in Malawi have been marginalised, in actions that strengthen the climate agenda. Despite the growing awareness of the need for intergenerational equity, being a young environmental defender, especially from a marginalised background, has proven to be challenging. My personal experience is a brief snapshot of the realities of a young environmental defender, seeking to identify barriers and protection gaps in the existing frameworks. And the opportunities that exist within rapid response mechanisms, in providing immediate support to young activists.
Reusable Cloth Nappies for a Healthy Environment
Kenya has for a long time used reusable baby nappies on their young ones. We've a favourable weather throughout the year which makes it easy to use this product. Regardless, the recent years there's been a rise in use of disposable diaper alternative. The adverts project them as convenient and the best with many parents not questioning where they end up after use. This has led to another culture where consumers are comfortable disposing the diapers after a single use. Eventually, this has created a menace and we don't know how to deal with this waste; let alone waste management systems.
Change with Climate Change
Governed by laws of nature and the laws of man, the earth and all its splendor is dependent on each species for its survival. As one of the species here, we human beings have a role to play and are responsible for life of other creatures, albeit our responsibility is tied to power wielded. Talk can go on and on but action, regenerative action, must be taken to address climate change.
Eco-Taxi
For those who sort garbage: how Ecotaxi works in Cherkasy. In Cherkasy, to teach people to sort garbage, created a project "Ecotaxi", says the initiator Alyona Ostapenko. The waste that Cherkasy will hand over in this way will then be recycled. "Taxi" collects sorted plastic, paper, glass and metal. It works as follows: you call, negotiate, come to you and pick up sorted waste for free.
Parler et Agir Pour Le Climat et la Paix / Speaking and Acting for the Climate and Peace
Indeed, my story shows the need to speak while acting for the climate and peace in the region plagued by armed conflicts. In the context of violent conflicts and humanitarian crises as here in eastern DRCongo, we cannot talk about climate action without integrating a dynamic of peaceful conflict management because, without peace, all the efforts made for development remain in vain and without success.
Only in the Darkness, Can You See the Stars
"I always love to tell stories of the past to my grandchildren; it refreshes some beautiful memories in me. I could still vividly recollect when we were children how we used to catch a glimpse of those days’ serene environment; when we used to go to the bush and collect some wild edible fruits when everywhere was green and thick with butterflies hovering around, and birds singing." -Grandpa
SIMULIZI YA JOSEPHAT
Simulizi ya Josephat is a story which talked about a young man who is disabled and can’t hear or see anything. The particular of the story is to remind the policymakers to consider the endorsement of people with disabilities to have an access of information concerning climate change when the disaster occur
Wasteland Utilization for a Sustainable Environment
Sustainable, Ethical & Eco-friendly Clothing
Climate Action Now / From Pollution to Conservation
Tiny Houses as a Panacea for Climate Change Mitigation and Biodiversity Loss in Zimbabwe.
A Case for System Change to Deal with Population Increase
Since the 1970s, the areas for settlement at Kinondoni, Dar es salaam, were full and no more areas were there for starting new habitats. But, to this date, people are building their houses and business firms. This means that even the areas which were not originally allocated for human settlement are now used for it due to the population increase in the city. This is harmful to ecology.
Use it, Don’t Lose It
Did you know that our daily lives are a for biodiversity loss, and the effects of climate change, such as warmer weather, unseasonal rainfall, and dusty spells? In general, most people think that it is only industries and factories that affect the environment and the variety of plants in the ecosystem. They forget to take into account that farming and animal husbandry, and our daily life, are also another cause of environmental damage. Because everything uses up land, water and air, the impact on the environment and human life, as well as biodiversity, will increase exponentially. All human activities can unknowingly affect and destroy biodiversity, including climate.
My Lost Pride
WAKATI SAHIHI NI SASA
The story talks about the knowledge I have on issues of environment, my personal experience on how impacts of climate change have affected me, it also talks about the initiatives I take in climate action, it further describes what has to be done in our communities to combat impacts of climate change, and it eventually speaks about the potential roles of young people to be engaged in this global agenda for creating a promising and sustainable future.
The Global WarNing
Tree Planting Kunliro Village Project
Community Managed Natural Regeneration
CMNR is a low-cost, rapid and easily replicated approach to restoring and improving degraded lands. It is based on the systematic regrowth of existing trees or self-sworn seeds. It is managed and practised by a pastoralist community who have no knowledge of farming or agricultural practices. And is done on deforested areas and on lands that don't have fertile soil, a land that is majorly colonised with sand soil. It focuses on how a simple act of thinning and pruning can release the untapped energy of underground roots. It has increased the supply of a range of products like fodder and firewood and also has improved the communities livelihood by adopting other sources of income.