Forced to migrate due to climate change, a family from the Namisindwa district in Uganda navigates the challenges of displacement, land struggles, and governance failures. This personal journey highlights the interconnectedness of climate, biodiversity, and human mobility, and calls for better governance to harness Africa's vast resources for sustainable development. Discover how one individual's experience fuels a determination to create lasting change for future generations.
Narratives of Change: From the Lake Victoria's Shore to a Sustainable Future
Growing up on the shores of Lake Victoria, I saw the impacts of climate change firsthand. Driven by my love for the lake and my community, I embarked on a journey to combat environmental degradation. Now, through education, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly initiatives, I am working to restore the natural beauty and resilience of our ecosystem while empowering the next generation to be environmental stewards.
Narratives of Change: LitterScout - Small Changes, Large Impact
Daniel Thomas embarked on his conservation journey when his research revealed the need for regular litter clean-ups, particularly due to the proximity of parks in the area to creeks, with an estimated 75% of waterway waste originating from land. The Trinity River, ranked as Texas' third most polluted river in Texas. Understanding the detrimental impact of litter on marine life, he worked to advocate for Trinity River's Alligator Snapping turtle and Texasfawns Foot mussel to identify them as threatened species.
Daniel’s movement has kept 34,000lbs of trash from Texas waterways, cleaned 675 miles of roads, and cleared 450 miles waterways.
Narratives of Change: Breathing Change
At nine, Leena Joshi was struck by the harsh contrast between polluted Delhi and the clear skies of Switzerland. By fourteen, witnessing plastic waste on a beach ignited her passion for climate action. Now the founder of Climate Conservancy, Leena leads an international youth movement advocating for climate education. With 9,000 young people in 60+ countries, her mission is to create systematic change, ensuring a healthier planet for all.
Narratives of Change | The Future's Light on My Grandfather’s Farm: The Solar Panel Journey
The solar panels that were erected on my grandfather's farm in a village near Ben Guerir, Morocco, initiated a new epoch, whereby tradition and innovation actually coexisted. This transition to solar panel energy is a decision brought on by the increasingly precarious situation with climate change and limited resources. Our solar panels are now a symbol of commitment toward sustainability and a bright future. As the Grandfather said, "In every ray of sunlight, we find a new beginning." Learn from our journey of switching our farm to renewable energy and how it changed our approach toward agriculture and the environment.
Narratives of Change: Saving millions of Trees from an Axe in Kiryandongo, Uganda
"How using electricity to cook could save millions of trees from an Axe " is a non fiction story. It is a story based on the reality that is facing people in Kiryandongo currently. It about how we can tap Uganda's growing electricity capacity to mitigate climate change that is facing the residents of my village kinyara I and kiryandongo at large. It is about how fast climate change is happening in my village and the challenges it presents inform of loss of trees to charcoal and firewood. Charcoal and fire are our energy for cooking in this part of the world. This story is also about how residents in my village are not able to access Charcoal and firewood again due to depletion. This story also delves into how residents could tap into Uganda's huge electricity to change the narrative.
Narratives of Change: Green Disability – A Personal Journey
Born in a Delhi slum, Puneet Singh Singhal’s life is a testament to resilience. Facing poverty, pollution, and non-apparent disabilities, Puneet founded Green Disability to advocate for disability-inclusive climate action. His story highlights the deep connections between climate change, accessibility, and human rights, emphasizing that true sustainability requires justice for all.
Narratives of Change: The Human and Climate Impacts of Cobalt Mining for EVs
In most of the cobalt mining areas, especially in Congo,The people are working in subhuman,degrading conditions using pickaxes and shovels to dig for cobalt in this small-scale mine known as UCK Drain on the outskirts of Kolwezi in the DRC's southern copper belt, where great amounts of cobalt are mined. Although the DRC has more cobalt reserves than the rest of the planet combined, there's no such thing as a "clean" supply chain of cobalt from the country.
Narratives of Change: Saving Oaken Wood
Filmed in a day, this interview-style documentary was made to highlight and amplify local people on a mission to save a PAWS site called Oaken Woods. The woodland is privately owned and is currently being threatened by the expansion of the neighbouring Gallagher's Hermitage Quarry. "Friends of Oaken Wood" are campaigning to preserve and protect the woodlands for nature, for locals and to fight climate change.
Narratives of Change: Cutting Across The Maasai Rangelands, Shaping the Better Tomorow
My name is Andrew Meitekini Mponin, and I am a passionate advocate for climate resilience and community empowerment, particularly among indigenous pastoralist communities in Kenya. Growing up in Narok County, I witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by climate change, especially in semi-arid regions like the Maasai rangelands. This inspired my work with the Standard Eco Watch initiative, where I help indigenous women become leaders in climate adaptation by training them in sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting and land restoration.
In addition to my environmental advocacy, I have worked as a UN volunteer, promoting vaccination campaigns, digital skills training, and youth engagement in marginalized communities. My focus on grassroots action and leadership development aims to create a future where vulnerable communities can thrive despite climate challenges. By blending local knowledge with modern solutions, I believe we can build a more resilient and sustainable tomorrow.
Sheffield’s Cubs Ally With Worms to Solve Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change
Yazan, a Cubs leader in Sheffield, UK, organises a session about biodiversity loss and climate change. He brings a character named Bojo, who claims to have time-travelled from the future, to engage the cubs in creating a habitat for worms and bacteria. Through this fun activity, Yazan teaches the cubs about their responsibility to protect nature and act as role models in their communities.
Climate Latent Impacts
In Afghanistan, multiple crises are exacerbated by the deepening challenges of climate change. It is suffering its second drought in four years, along with an economic meltdown that is compounding the humanitarian situation. These near-term climate impacts, if left unaddressed, will only worsen the ongoing socioeconomic catastrophe, conflict, and violence, and also disadvantage the regional counties. So, we need to call upon UNFCCC to take Afghanistan seriously into consideration and help them shift to a better climate policy and circular economy. Regardless of our country, identity, race, and gender, we are all citizens of one planet. So, let's sustain it together.
Doctor of Nature!
Have you ever imagined growing food from waste? We did it! We were capable of turning waste into potential material for sustainable agriculture while empowering the local rural community to mitigate and adapt to climate change effects, preserving the local natural resources, and protecting the environment despite all the challenges our country is facing.
La Gouvernance de L’Aire Marine Protégée de Kayar
La gouvernance des AMP devrait se baser sur l’existence de rapport, d’accords ou même de sources vérifications de la conception à l’établissement des instances liés à la gouvernance, à la gestion et à la planification pour asseoir une bonne conservation et donc de leurs capacités à être éligible à la liste verte de l’UICN.
Lutte Contre la Dégradation : Cas du Parc National de Kahuzi Biega
Sauvegarde de la Rivière Wawa
Bird and Human Collaborations - Dreams of a Feasible Production System
Coffee Planting in a Place Where It Is Not a Drink
This story is about coffee planting by a non-coffee-consuming community in Manghe Village, southwestern China. Whereas selling of dried coffee beans has yielded the majority of the income for the local farmers, and this area is said to be the future's largest Yunnan Arabica coffee source for the country, and serving the world's needs, drinking coffee seems a luxury to the locals. While climate change has switched much land use in the higher elevational areas into coffee fields, I wonder if this would also impact the current coffee farming in Manghe and the possible outcome related to deforestation and land conversion.
The Role of Communities in Conserving Protected Areas
My story is on how I became and environmentalist. Human actions damage it, and how individuals can help. The essay focuses on individuals because while I and you may not be able to influence international commitments or government actions, we can change our attitudes toward our environment, which spreads to those around us, and I am confident that if over 7 billion people do the same, we will achieve our goal of saving the planet Earth.
My Journey as an Environmentalist
My story is on how I became and environmentalist. Human actions damage it, and how individuals can help. The essay focuses on individuals because while I and you may not be able to influence international commitments or government actions, we can change our attitudes toward our environment, which spreads to those around us, and I am confident that if over 7 billion people do the same, we will achieve our goal of saving the planet Earth.