Symbolizing our common dot here in Berekuso at Ashesi University College
May 9th, 2012 | No Comments » | lushendrie
This post was written by Winnie Asiti, our friend and organiser from Kenya about her participation in the Climate Impact Day in Garissa on May 5.
On 5th May 2012, Garissa Joined the Global Demonstration to “Connect the Dots” Between Extreme Weather and Climate Change.
In solidarity with hundreds of Events taking place around the world to show evidence that climate change is a clear and present danger youth from Garissa (The Garissa Youth County Forum) held a forum gathering people from all walks of life to discuss ways of combating climate change in the area.
The forum addressed issues of drought, erratic rainfall patterns and floods which have adversely affected them. They also talked about the ‘environmental refugees’ at Dadaab refugee camp, the largest in the world and how their activities have had adverse effects on their community further degrading the environment. Read the rest of this entry »
May 9th, 2012 | No Comments » | landry_ninteretse
The event was a hands-on workshop with local school children teaching them about climate change, its possible effects and some local solutions. It took place at St Mary’s Development and Care Center in Grahamstown, South Africa and was hosted by students from RU Green student organisation.
May 8th, 2012 | No Comments » | lushendrie
Here the Grade 4 pupils at Virginia Preparatory School in Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa have made a water droplet to raise awareness of the importance of saving water.
Here the Grade 7 pupils at Virginia Preparatory School in Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa are planting an indigenous garden.
Photographer Clare Guelfucci
May 8th, 2012 | No Comments » | lushendrie
Professor Dr. Bindra delivered numerous presentations at the Libyan National Academy and other NGO offices in Tripoli, designed to educate the Libyan community, future Libyan politicians and elites about the connection between the extreme weather Libya is witnessing, the impacts it may witness in the near future – like sea level rise – and climate change.
The action plan to rebuild a new and free Libya after a year-long internal war was presented and debated, and it included numerous solution-oriented projects for minimizing climate impacts for all sectors of economy.
Thanks to the local organizing team (Dr Ibrahim Shaban, Dr Hussein Ghazali, Dr Ibrahim Mohd Salah, Dr Mustafa Al Rafie, Dr Fauzia, Nabil Salih Rawad Muftah, & Prof Dr Bindra) for working hard to make sure that Libya is Connecting the Dots.
May 7th, 2012 | No Comments » | sarahrifaat
