by Ruhamah Ifere If the Earth had a voice, it would sound like us. This article will focus on one of the most passionate voices behind Climate Change movement in Nigeria. Oladejo Oluwaseun is using spoken word poetry as a tool to create change and strengthen Climate Resilience. I met Seun whilst volunteering with the …
by Lucia Ene-Lesikar When we talk about the climate crisis, carbon emissions and extreme weather dominate the conversation. But an essential part of the solution is often missed: biodiversity. Every May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity reminds us of the deep interconnection between nature and humanity. This date commemorates the adoption of the …
by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Rwanda is known around the world for its clean streets and environmental policies. But behind this green reputation are ordinary people making extraordinary contributions. On this World Environment Day, we shine a light on some of them who remind us that real change often begins with small, consistent acts. In the …
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by Jyasi Murray The private sector has an amazing opportunity in the modern era to be champions of environmental sustainability, by integrating sustainable management principles into their operations, while also achieving their bottom line (making profits). Amongst many others, there are three unique ways in which businesses can achieve this. Prioritising Sustainable Waste Management Improper …
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by Bodh Maathura The irony is striking—in the same week that the first official communication paves the way for a forest-centric COP in the Amazon, we hear of a road being paved by felling the very rainforest it aims to protect. Following back-to-back COP presidencies led by oil-producing nations, a Global South country rich in …
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This Earth Day, the global community is called to accelerate a just transition to renewable energy, under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”. For the 56 member states of the Commonwealth—many of which are among the most climate-vulnerable—this transition is not a luxury, but an existential necessity. The global energy sector is the largest contributor …
by Qaiser Nawab The Commonwealth Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan served as a beacon of hope and innovation as leaders, activists, and changemakers convened to discuss “Enhancing Youth and Women’s Green Skills: Based on the Commonwealth Experience.” I had the privilege of addressing this gathering, bringing voices from marginalized communities to the forefront and advocating …
A reflection from COP29 to the NDC 3.0 revisions by Bodh Maathura In the wake of an uncertain period for the Paris Agreement, nations are preparing their third revision of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) for submission in 2025. Throughout COP29, young people echoed their call not only for greater ambition but also for …
by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa In North Eastern Nigeria, a region that has battled insurgency for over a decade, resulting in over a million displaced persons, land destroyed by explosions, and pollution among other crisis inflicted hazards, a new wave is beginning to emerge. For several years now, this region, which comprises states such as Borno, …
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by Jyasi Murray At 2024’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), agreements were made amongst world leaders of various developed nations to contribute amounts of up to 1.3 trillion dollars per year in climate financing by 2035. Developing nations however, particularly small island developing states, have a great part to play in the global …
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