African Activists for Climate Justice
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Strengthening an inclusive African movement mobilised to advance climate justice, and offer solutions for a more sustainable future.
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https://aacj.africa/ 02-03-2022 13:06:27
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GeedBeer-RejoBeer Empowers Youth Leaders in a 2-Days Climate Action Training for 30 young leaders in #Hargeisa #Somaliland. supported by Oxfam Novib under African Activists for Climate Justice. Participants learned about climate science, impacts, and activism strategies to drive change in their communities.
GeedBeer-RejoBeer trained young climate activists in Hargeisa. Oxfam Somali supported the training, equipping participants with skills to effectively advocate for climate action in their communities and empower the next generation of climate leaders.
🌍👏 Kudos to #Food #Climate #RenewableEnergy #Biodiversity for their stellar work in climate policy influence in #Nigeria! Discover how they’re driving #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice and #PolicyInfluence. Read more: shorturl.at/LLim1
We had an insightful panel on "Grassroots Climate Solutions in Somalia" moderated by Abdishakur Daaha. Key discussions from Nafisa Abdirahim, Najmo Khalif Mohamed, Ismail Abdulqadir Ali, and Ahmed Absie on the impacts and roles of children, women, disabled individuals, and media.
Najmo Khalif Mohamed, Director of Somali Women in Environment and Climate Change discussed how climate change disproportionately affects women, particularly in rural areas. She emphasized the need for empowering women through leadership roles and access to resources for effective climate action. #WomenEmpowerment
Ahmed Absie, Journalist, Trainer, Director of Green Media Initiative emphasized the crucial role of media in raising awareness about climate change in Somalia. He advocated for responsible reporting and training journalists to cover environmental issues effectively. 🌍📰 #MediaImpact
Ismail Abdulqadir Ali, Activist for People with Disabilities: highlighted the extra challenges faced by disabled individuals during climate crises in Somalia. He noted that Action for Environment was the first to invite disabled people to raise their voices on climate change. ♿ #Inclusion
Join Climate & Sustainable Development Network in Lokoja for a capacity building workshop on Environmental Rights & Accountability. Let's drive sustainable change together #WhatHasChanged?
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