South Africa

“My vision of the future is enhancing education and changing the learning common, inhabited by forward thinking, ever-learning teacher librarians."

South Africa

“Ideally, climate justice intersects with food justice, reproductive justice, and queer justice. As an up-and-coming academic, I am interested in the role food systems could play in mitigation and adaptation to climate change, while advocating for gender inclusivity.”

Zambia

“Climate change is real and it hurts me to see how this generation has become so selfish to not care about and for our environment, a place we call home.”

South Africa

“At the core of everything is our existence which needs to be sustainable and progressive. Everything counts. We are liable for the change we want to bring forth.”

Malawi

“In Malawi, thin plastics continue to be used and waste management is an issue in the homes, market places and many public places. As a young person, I realise my role to educate the youth about best conducts towards environmentally friendly societies in Malawi.”

South Africa

“I am inspired by the ACA ambassadors who have long been with the organisation. African Climate Alliance empowers young people to fight and act as activists in protection of the environment.”

South Africa

“I am here representing our future children and grandchildren who have no say in their future. No one deserves to grow up in a world where we are tormented by climate and social justice issues. Our hourglass is running out. This is our only home. I can’t sit around and watch it burn.”

South Africa

“I believe that it is vital to implement climate justice in all areas of society by breaking down systemic inequality, understanding and confronting the intergenerational effect of climate change, and rethinking the way the humans interact with natural environments.”

South Africa

“The spatial inequality and the uneven distribution of green spaces in low income communities compared to high income communities motivates me to be a full time socio-climate activist. I actively use the ‘green movement’ as a tool to address social inequality in low income communities.”

South Africa

“My vision for the world is one where indigenous knowledge systems are used to build innovative climate solutions that are harmonious with nature. A world where children are protected from harsh living conditions. This is my lifelong mission – restoring dignity to the African child and beyond.”

Zimbabwe

“My vision for the world is to completely get rid of the notion that we need the fossil fuel industry to survive. I also envision diverse communities from all walks of life collaborating and integrating with one another in order to live sustainably and in harmony.”

Malawi

“Deforestation is one of the main environmental challenges in my country. Before, it was once heavily forested. People believe that they have the freedom to do what they like to the environment. This shows the needs for awareness campaigns for a better Malawi.”

Malawi

“You are alive because someone or something is helping you, whether animate or inanimate. Let’s maintain the interdependency which exists within the ecosystem. Together we can make our planet Earth a better place to live just by conserving the environment.”

Malawi

“The catastrophe of environmental destruction needs individual and collective responsibility. Our indecisive actions are the catalyst of the destruction of Earth. It is time to act decisively and it must begin with me, you, and us. Together, we can heal the Earth!”

Zambia

“I draw my inspiration to be a climate and social justice activist from my desire to see an environment that does not only sustain itself but one that also sustains it’s occupants - you and me! The desire to see a society that understands that equity and equality are not far fetched concepts.”

Malawi

“I was following the COP26 summit and what was discussed there about climate change mitigation and adaptation and how to achieve zero emissions by 2030 its what motivated me to join the ACA Ambassador programme.”

South Africa

“The desire to live in a pollution free planet is what inspired me to be a climate and social justice activist. I want to gain as much knowledge so that I can play a role in bettering the world. I want to be known as a person who fought for the future of the climate to benefit the current and future generation.”

Zambia

“My vision for the world is to have zero cases of malnutrition. Every inhabited region of the world is experiencing the effects of climate change, which is one of the main drivers of global hunger. Hunger and malnutrition are issues of both quantity and quality. Climate change affects both.”