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 …
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Empowering Caribbean Youth: Taking Small Steps for Big Climate Change Impact
March 30by Marver B. Woodley Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action, and the p …
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Read moreClimate Change and Global Food Security: Navigating the Challenges Ahead
March 8by Abolaji Ogunjimi Photo credit: Pixabay It is no news that climate change and agriculture/food pro …
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Read moreYoung Climate Voices: A Commonwealth Youth Delegate’s Reflections on COP28
January 23by Ruth Gutierrez-Corley COP28 marked a very special time in history – one when the most vulnerable …
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Read moreby 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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Many initiatives have been undertaken worldwide to combat climate change and its effects but there is a greater need for climate justice is crucial. An often overlooked area, climate justice highlights the ethical, political and social justice issues connected to climate change and climate action. Through the work of forward-thinking individuals such as Fiji’s Lavetanalagi …
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Sasha Middleton is one of 20 finalists for this year’s Commonwealth Youth Awards. She is the CEO of Antigua and Barbuda Marine Ecosystems Protected Area Trust Inc., one of several National Conservation Trust Funds in the Caribbean. The project’s mission is to actively fundraise and work with multi-sectoral partners to support the protection, recovery, and …
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Climate change is an undeniably dangerous aspect of our present and future. This shift in global weather patterns – mostly caused by human activity – is taking place rapidly. Although the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns and economic slowdown, these factors did not decrease the expediting negative impacts of climate change, according to a report …