by Gabrielle Robinson & Emmana Jeffers Climate Change is no longer a looming threat; it is now a reality that is manifested through increasing severity of hurricanes, storms, droughts, and unpredictability of weather patterns. In the push for resilience in the Caribbean Region, it is essential to place the youth at the centre of the …
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The #freecitizens protest in October 2024 was a powerful demonstration of civil resistance in Ghana, one that captured national and international attention. In hope, citizens gathered to demand an end to Galamsey (illegal mining), which has ravaged our forests and water bodies, and to call for the release of peaceful protestors …
The Plateau we expected; A Reflection on Galamsey, Governance, and Broken Promises Read More »
A recent two-day rural immersion camp to Dabhlon Village, organized by the Group for Rural Activities (GRA) [1] at IIT Bombay, provided students with a profound insight into rural life. Dabhlon village is located in Jawhar tehsil of Palghar district in Maharashtra, India. The journey commenced at 5 am from IIT Bombay with the students …
A Visit to Dabhlon Village: A Step into a Simpler Life Read More »
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi Not one or two, but a whopping 98.9% of Ghanaians believe in a God, creator, or higher power. On the other hand, there is not one or two, but a multitude of evidence testifying to devastating state of our environment. How ironic a scene. On a Sunday morning, you could easily …
Inversely Proportional: Ghanaians’ Faith and The State of the Environment Read More »
A Short Bio of Yourself I am Izat Ullah, a 26-year-old from Pakistan and a passionate humanitarian and educationist. I hold a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar. As the Founder and Chairman of the Chiragh Educational Welfare Society (CEWS), I have led various initiatives that empower over 2.5 …
A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Izat Ullah of Pakistan Read More »
by Pravena Jawahar, Ocean Youth Working Group, Vice-chairperson/Administration and Strategy Lead On the International Day of Biological Diversity, the Ocean Youth Working Group (OYWG) organised an insightful webinar titled “Biodiversity Conservation: Bridging Science and Action.” The event brought together experts, activists, and young leaders to discuss the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in marine biodiversity …
by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman In the wake of disunity among Nigerians, particularly as politics continues to divide the nation along tribal and religious lines, there is an urgent need to bring together people of different cultures and faiths to foster unity and harness the potential for developing communities, states, and the country at large. This …
A Greener Nigeria: How TGAS Foundation is Uniting Communities and Cultures Read More »
by Jada Chambers “I saw wind, natural wind, and I’m never going through that again,” Uncle Thomas mumbled to almost at the brink of tears. He, and the rest of the island were awaiting the arrival of the ferry to transport them to mainland St Vincent. I was surprised to see him speaking to a …
Photo credit: copilot.microsoft.com by Vishal Sharma International Environmental Day on June 5, 2024, brings a host of awareness programs on climate change and various tree-planting drives. Many of us may participate in one or more of these initiatives. Planting trees is crucial for absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Trees not only sequester carbon …
Rethinking Climate Change Mitigation Beyond Tree Planting Read More »
by Abolaji Ogunjimi, Blogs Lead, CYCN Communications Working Group As the sixth most populous country in the world with a population of about 229 million people, the climate change situation in Nigeria is worthy of note. By contributing to Nigeria’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, one of the main drivers of climate change in the country …
Nigeria’s Deforestation Crisis: Accelerating Climate Change Read More »