La vidéo présente le témoignage d’une femme cultivatrice locale qui partage, avec ses propres mots, son expérience face aux défis du conflit et sa résilience à travers l’agriculture. / In the video, Nyiramugisha Viviane, a peanut farmer from Rutshuru in North Kivu, shares her daily reality. She speaks about the fear of going to the fields amid insecurity, the sound of gunfire, and the risks of violence. Despite everything, she continues to cultivate the land because it allows her to feed her family and keep hope alive. Through her story, she shows how courage and resilience can grow even in times of conflict.
From Reporting to Implementing: My Journey Into the Water Sector
A journey from witnessing firsthand the realities often hidden behind statistics, realities that would then change the direction of my life. Communities struggling to adapt to climate change, women and girls walking for miles in search of water, families losing their livelihood to floods and drought was the order of the day. Reporting alone was not enough! immediate action was needed.
The Women of Perimabiri
In the remote communities of Peremabiri (Perimabiri) and Agubiri in Bayelsa State, women farmers bear the burden of oil spills and social inequality. Beyond the environmental damage lies a cycle of vulnerability gender based violence, early pregnancies, and poverty. Through private dialogues, therapy, and community support, these women are finding healing, resilience, and renewed hope. This story highlights how climate change deepens inequality and why women’s voices must be heard.
The Story of Birahim Papa Niang's Grandparents
Where Voices Grow From the Soil
In communities where survival means cutting down trees, we chose to offer alternatives instead. From transforming agricultural waste into cooking briquettes to turning plastics into interlocks and creating natural probiotics for healthy soils, our work empowers families to live sustainably. This story isn’t just about climate it’s about people, resilience, and the power of local innovation shaping a greener, fairer future for all.
What We Make From What We Have
In “What We Make From What We Have,” South African artist Thabang Makgakwe reflects on his journey of creativity and resilience, inspired by his mother and friend who turned waste into beauty. Through virtual art and community education, he shows how recycling is not just an environmental act but a mindset , one that transforms struggle into strength and hope into creation.
From Village to Virtual: Empowering Rural Girls for Climate Resilience
In Namutumba, Eastern Uganda, rural girls face the double burden of climate change and limited education. Through Connect Care Uganda, we empower girls with digital literacy, solar-powered learning hubs, reusable sanitary pads, and climate-smart skills. Our story shows how small community-driven actions can spark resilience, restore dignity, and bridge the gap between climate justice and education. From village to virtual, we are creating hope in the margins.
Eating Away at the Land: The Lives of Local and Indigenous Communities in the Basoko Territory
In Basoko territory, in the heart of the Congo basin, local and indigenous communities are witnessing their land and rivers being poisoned by oil exploration and destructive logging. This story highlights how resource exploitation is threatening biodiversity, cultural heritage, and livelihoods, while amplifying the voices of those who resist. Through our podcast, Jambo Radio (a community and indigenous media) seeks to shed light on these silenced realities and spark global solidarity for climate justice, indigenous rights, and the protection of one of the world’s most vital ecosystems in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Lost Generation and the Two Seeds
The sun beat down on our village, a relentless reminder of the changing climate. Our once lush fields were parched and the river, our lifeblood, dwindled to a trickle. I as a young girl armed with a conservation degree, felt the weight of this reality acutely. My peers, equally passionate and educated, faced similar despair. We were the “the lost generation” of conservationist brimming with knowledge but devoid of opportunities. The green jobs we dreamed of were scarce, eco-entrepreneurship skills were foreign concept, and training programs were nonexistence, then I find the two important seeds.
Between Nature & Rights: The Journey of an Environmental Defender
In Zambia, climate change is one of the issues that has impacted the country negatively, and youth have been on the frontline to combat it through different initiatives. The story of Chipasha Keran, a young Zambian, dives into the journey of an environmental and human rights activist, including the initiatives that he has successfully implemented with community members to yield a positive environmental and social impact.
Narratives of Change: A Personal Journey of Governance and Change in Uganda
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 | 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: 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: 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.
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
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.