by Aidee Amba This report sheds light on the complexities and struggles faced by Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy, Nigeria: its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, and its attempts at a resilient shift towards renewable energy sources. We talk to change-makers, experts, and individuals in different communities as we aim to unveil a …
The Hopes and Hurdles of Energy Transition in Nigeria Read More »
By Ruth Gutierrez-Corley, Ocean Youth Outreach Assistant The ocean is facing unprecedented challenges, from plastic pollution and overfishing to climate change and habitat destruction. As the custodians of the future, young people have a critical role to play in addressing these issues and shaping a sustainable future for our ocean. Recognising this, in celebration of …
“We need all hands on deck” – Commonwealth youth call for ocean action Read More »
by CSET Youth With the theme “Aligning Ambition and Action towards Implementing an Inclusive Energy Transition”, the 3rd Biennial Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum convened in London from May 24 – 26 2023. The forum sought to tackle the diverse and challenging landscape of the Commonwealth and the effort for transitioning to more sustainable energy systems, …
Harnessing the Value of Young People in a Sustainable Energy Transition Read More »
by Daniel Jack The rising cost of living in Australia has resulted in many members of the Australian public experiencing significant financial struggles. Contributing to this mounting cost of living in particular, is an ever-worsening housing crisis. With an expected shortfall of 106,000 homes over the next five years, the lack of affordable housing seems …
Australia’s housing crisis is only becoming worse Read More »
by Samara Ali Effort and reward – the foundation for all the action in the management world and the hustle culture. But this time, let’s take a step back and see what it all means for the very people at the heart of many civilizations and their prosperity – farmers. Long after the hunter-gatherers who …
The food on our plates – the plight of those who make it possible Read More »
by Samara Ali Access – a complicated term which is often simplified to help everyone understand the importance of being able to practice choices. As it is, it simply means ‘to enable’, and yet the debate around this term gets more crucial with every passing day, as we try to understand the significance of it …
From Excess to Access – Building an Enabling World Read More »
by Jada Chambers I once saw a graveyard come alive. It’s also the biggest graveyard I’ve ever seen. This place is called Baliceaux, a 142.1 km² island in the Caribbean that is part of the nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Baliceaux has a haunting history surrounding the Garifuna people, as beneath the feet …
Baliceaux: A beautiful graveyard that must be protected (+video) Read More »
by Sarmad Shahbaz Pakistan has been in a vitriolic tornado for quite some time now. Though the country has been dependent upon International Financial Institutions (IFIs), friendly countries, and strategic-war-aided pouring of finances for the past three decades, the unprecedented turmoil we are seeing today is rock bottom, if not a complete catastrophe. The country …
Three Commonwealth young people have been announced as winners of a global competition designed to inspire, empower, and reward young people taking action on oceans. The #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge launched, by The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, and the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) at COP27, saw over 131 young people from …
Joel Bamwise is the Co-Founder & CEO of SpinAfrica. He is also coordinator of the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs – Africa (CAYE Africa) network and recently represented the network at the largest meetings of young people across the commonwealth, the Commonwealth Youth Forum. After the forum, Joel shared a glimpse of her life and work with 21-year-old …
Serving Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs with Passion and Skill Read More »
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