Nestled in the vibrant city of Bukavu, surrounded by the breathtaking Lake Kivu and lush landscapes, I grew up witnessing both the beauty and challenges of our environment. Agriculture was the backbone of our community, a source of sustenance and resilience. Yet, I also saw the devastating impacts of climate change—erratic rainfall, soil degradation, and
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After receiving numerous applications from around the world, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Youth Climate Stories winners. Throughout the week we will spotlight each individual winner to give you a chance to get to know their stories better and appreciate the amazing work they are doing to advance climate action. As an award,
BlueCrops aims to develop an integrated agricultural technology system to
Owanga is a company focused on providing affordable and accessible
Out of over 1000 outstanding applications, we’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2023’s microgrants applcations. Roehana Project – Climate Campaign Capacity Building for Youth BlueCorps – Tech and Biological Solutions based in Precision Agriculture Owanga Solar – providing renewable, affordable, and clean energy solutions in Central Africa These incredibel projects stood out for
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Title: Empowering Youth for Climate Action: The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) Introduction: Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and addressing it requires collective efforts from all sectors of society. Recognizing the crucial role of young people in driving change, the Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) has
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time, and reducing our carbon footprint is one of the most effective ways we can combat it. By making simple changes to our daily habits and routines, we can reduce our impact on the environment and create a greener future for ourselves and future generations.
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Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with its devastating impact felt across the globe. As temperatures rise, sea levels increase, and weather patterns become more erratic, it’s important to understand the causes, effects, and potential solutions to this complex problem. What is Climate Change? Climate change refers to the
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“Want to see my pet pigeon?” says Gujju to me as I walk back home to my PG in Mumbai. Gujju lives with his parents, two sisters, and younger brother under the Dadar Station bridge. His family sells scraps and he goes rag-picking in nearby dustbins and dumping sites with his mother every day. At
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