By Katerina Panagi Transforming our world toward sustainability requires understanding environmental …
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Many initiatives have been undertaken worldwide to combat climate change and its effects but there i …
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Sasha Middleton is one of 20 finalists for this year’s Commonwealth Youth Awards. She is the CEO of …
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Read morePhoto 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 …
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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 …
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Photo credit: Shelley Addison-Bell by Shelley Addison-Bell, Communications and Brand Lead, Ocean Youth Working Group The waves of change are being led by youth all around the world who are echoing the urgent call for action against the climate crisis. The Ocean Youth Working Group of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) hosted a …
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by Esrat Jahan Onty, a member of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network working group. Photo credit: Pixabay/ Tumisu One of the most fundamental ways to measure the climate is temperature, and temperatures might vary in different zones, having a wide range of effects on human life as well as ecosystems. Our climate is indeed …
by Marver B. Woodley Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action, and the power to make a difference lies in the hands of us, especially the energetic and innovative young minds of the Caribbean. As stewards of our planet’s future, it’s essential for young people to actively engage in climate change activities. …
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by Abolaji Ogunjimi Photo credit: Pixabay It is no news that climate change and agriculture/food production are interrelated. As climate change accelerates, the intricate relationship between a warming planet and global food security becomes increasingly evident. According to the report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – The State of …
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by Ruth Gutierrez-Corley COP28 marked a very special time in history – one when the most vulnerable were heard and prioritized through the allocation of funds to loss and damage. It was a remarkable experience connecting with youth delegates from different parts of the world who shared their stories and expertise through the Commonwealth Youth …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Nations at COP28 agree to ‘transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems BBC From the electricity that we use to power our coffee makers, to the fuel that powers our cars for our daily commutes, it is evident that a large part of our lives is dependent on energy. However, …
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By Katerina Panagi Transforming our world toward sustainability requires understanding environmental degradation and climate change as social and political issues. Adopting an eco-social lens in policy design and implementation can facilitate not only green but also fair approaches that will be required to achieve the SDGs. It would help minimize the risk of injustice associated …
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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 …
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