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The Africa Climate Summit Could be Africa’s Big Break
A first of its kind in Africa, the climate summit will be co-hosted by the Kenyan government and the African Union Commission under the theme “Green Growth and Climate Finance for Africa and the World.”
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Africa Climate Summit: what is it and what does it mean for young people in Africa?
First and foremost, we hope that the Africa Climate Summit will prioritise the voices and concerns of us - young people. We are the ones who will inherit the consequences of climate inaction, and our perspectives and ideas should be central to discussions.
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Decarbonisation explained: Is Africa ready for this transition?
Among the benefits Africa stands to gain from decarbonisation is reduced vulnerability to climate change. But is the continent well prepared to take such strides?
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Climate Change In South Africa: 21 Stunning Facts About South Africa’s Climate Breakdown
South Africa is reeling from the impacts of climate change. We break down indicators that we are smack in the middle of a climate crisis here in South Africa.
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Floods And Landslides In South Africa: Two Sides Of A Catastrophic Coin
A detailed account on the climate crisis & the challenge of destructive floods in South Africa.
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Climate Justice Camp: the time for young people to come together for climate action
The Climate Justice Camp only happens once a year, and this year I am among the youth and climate activists from the Global South who will be participating.
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What is Climate Justice Camp 2023? And why am I so excited?
I am beyond thrilled to be getting ready for the upcoming Climate Justice Camp in Lebanon. As a passionate environmental and social justice activist, this is a great opportunity to…
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This World Indigenous People Day: let’s celebrate Indigenous youth making change in their communities
Huseni Hodi Sidiki is an indigenous 23 year old youth leader, holder of a Bachelor’s Degree, living in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He is the head of the executive Bureau of the…
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#BeatingPlasticPollution: It is about eradicating this scourge at its roots, adopting a global treaty against plastic pollution! It is a daily battle!
Indeed, the month of July is defined as a "plastic pollution-free" month. However, plastic pollution remains one of the major environmental challenges the world is currently facing due to the massive amount of plastic produced, used, and discarded each year.
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Kenya Lifts Ban on Logging: Have we progressed only to regress?
Back in 2018, under the leadership of then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Kenyan government implemented a moratorium on logging in public forests. This action was taken to curb illegal logging and the depletion of the country’s water towers.