In the episode of Sustain267 Podcast, joined by Tasneem Essop the Executive Director of Climate Action Network International (CAN-I), we unpack the G7 summit. What is it and how its decisions and resolutions affect Africa. We take an in-depth look at some of its commitments and what they will mean for climate action and sustainable development in Africa. Click for more on: G7 Summit Carbis Bay G7 Summit Communique #SaveTheOkavangoDelta East African Pipeline  Coal Development in...

In this episode, we are in conversation with the former President of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, current Member of Parliament for Bumba, DRC, and the founder of Lux Africa, a solar power initiative to expand access to renewable energy Hon. Janine Mabunda. We unpack her article Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Holds Key to Addressing the Global Climate Crisis. Click to read more on: Dr. Mkwege, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Community management of mineral resources: the...

In this Africa Day 2021 episode of Sustain267 podcast we bring the “SameStormDifferentBoats; Telling the African climate crisis story” conversation, hosted by the Wangari Maathai Foundation in commemoration of the late Wangari Maathai’s birthday. Youth climate activism has continued to raise the consciousness of the urgency with which public and political action on the climate crisis is required. The continent of Africa bears the brunt of the impact of the climate crisis and young Africans...

After nearly two years off buying clothes, the host of Sustain256 Podcast is making my way back to fashion. To kick off this journey we reached out to Masego, a slow fashion advocate and co-creator of cnscs_. We touch on conscience fashion, ethical shopping, and how and where to find accurate conscience fashion information. Get in touch with Masego: Instagram: @coconut_cracked Blog: Cnscs Instagram Accounts to follow: GiveCredit Aja Barber Dominique Drakeford Celine Semaan founder of...

In this episode of Sustain267 we are in conversation with Gakemotho Satau, a Community Developer in the Ghanzi and Okavango Delta and Max Muyemburuko, the chairperson of the Kavango East and West Regional Conservancy and Community Forestry Association. We hear from the community members, what is going on in the Okavango, what the effects of the ReconAfrica oil drilling project will be on their community and...

To kick off Season 2, we partner with United Nations Botswana, to commemorate #UN75 'Shaping Our Future Together' and in the spirit of crowdsourcing solutions to global challenges, we unpack SDG 13 and 17 as they intersect with Botswana’s commitment to climate change and development priorities. This conversation engages the Batswana and leverages their lived experiences to co-learn and exchange knowledge, additionally sharing information on the support available from United Nations...

In this episode in the spirit of the end of year festivities, we are in conversation with Thato Chuma, founder of social enterprise The Local Slice BW, about sustainable gifting while supporting local businesses. We explore what sustainable gifting means and how one can do it while support local economies and small businesses. Find Local Slice BW on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram  Businesses mentioned in the episode: Lesweedy Diaries and House of Divinity Follow the Pumi Soundz Facebook...

This episode is the third episode of a 6-month partnership between The Global Shapers Community Climate and Environment Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Shapers Community Hubs:  Abuja Hub, Accra Hub, Durban Hub, Gaborone Hub, Nairobi Hub, Lagos Hub and Victoria Hub. Joined by Ardova PLC, CEO Mr Olumide Adeosun we unpack “The role of fossil fuel in sub-Saharan Africa's renewable energy future: a discussion on challenges and solutions” Like the Sustain267 page on Facebook for updates on future...

This episode is the third episode of a 6-month partnership between The Global Shapers Community Climate and Environment Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Shapers Community Hubs:  Abuja Hub, Accra Hub, Durban Hub, Gaborone Hub, Nairobi Hub, Lagos Hub and Victoria Hub. Joined by Abdullahi Murtal, Lerato Modiega and Seble Samuel, we unpack 'Measuring the impact of climate and sustainability projects in Africa'. Learn more about the plastic-free Ethiopia project here:...

In this episode, we are in conversation with Humangle Media reporter and Global Shaper Abdullahi Murtala, on the complex situation in the Lake Chad region. We explore its current status, the causes of the unrest and how the global community may help. For more on Lake Chad: Fluctuations in the Size of Lake Chad: Consequences on the Livelihoods of the Riverain Peoples in Eastern Niger Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved? Over 10 million people heavily dependent on aid for...

In this episode of Sustain267 Podcast, we are in conversation with Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), the implementation arm of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism. We unpack her article ‘Greener Africa: Women – The face of a digital and green revolution?’. We explore ways and methods to make the ambitions shared in the article a reality. Click here to become a Patron and support the production of Sustain267...

This episode is the second episode  of a 6-month partnership between The Global Shapers Community Climate and Environment Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Shapers Community Hubs:  Abuja Hub, Accra Hub, Durban Hub, Gaborone Hub, Nairobi Hub, Lagos Hub, Victoria Hub and Environmentally Friendly Initiative In the this episode joined by Dr. Habiba Ahut Daggash, Angelique Pouponneau and Amy Gillian, we discuss ‘Multi- Sectoral Perspectives on Accelerating Climate Action in Sub-Saharan Africa’. Like...

In this episode we unpack petitions, in general and within the environmental movement, with human rights lawyer, Lesego Nchunga and 350.org Campaign Specialist, Ahmed Mokgopo. We explore what they are, if they work and how to amplify their impact. We take note of past petitions in Botswana addressing gender-based violence and defilement that were led by civil society. We also note successful  environmental petitions in South Africa. Links to Petitions mentioned in the episode Lesego...

On this week’s episode, inlight of the recent International Vulture Awareness Day, we are in conversation with Birdlife Botswana CEO Motshereganyi Kootsositse. We reflect on the role of vultures in the environment and their rapidly decreasing population that is predicted to be extinct in the wild within the next 10 years. Learn more about Birdlife Botswana and Birdlife International Click here to become a Patron and support Sustain267 Podcast Click here to continue the conversation on our...

This episode is the first of a 6-month partnership The Global Shapers Community Climate and Environment Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Shapers Community Hubs:  Abuja Hub, Accra Hub, Durban Hub, Gaborone Hub, Nairobi Hub, Lagos Hub, Victoria Hub. In the this episode joined by Chineyenwa Okoro Onu, Muziwandile Khuzwayo, Dean Okoduwa and Mwende Mwololo, we discuss the need for environmental peojects in our communities and the diffrent stages of a project; initiation, execution, close and...

This week we discuss the oil spill off the coast of Indian Ocean island Mauritius with Senior Portfolio Manager at Greenpeace International, Mokshanand Sunil Dowarkasing. We unpack what is happening on the ground, the declared state of environmental emergency, accountability and local heroes who have taken action. We also share how the world can support the people of Mauritius. On AfricaBytes: Ryad Subratty from Mauritius Click here to become a Patron and support the production of...

This week we are in conversation with Mmabatho Motsamai, founding editor of Afrolutionist. We explore the role of partnerships in climate action, the possibilities and what to look out for to maximise the impact of a partnership for all parties.  Click here to become a Patron and support Sustain267 Podcast Click here to like the Sustain267 Facebook Page and continue the conversation

In this episode we speak to Dr. Richard Munang, Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator at UN Environment and author of the book Innovative Volunteerism. We explore the meaning of Innovative Volunteerism, how it may be used to benefit and develop Africa and practices we may borrow from to adress climate change in Africa. Get a free copy of the book at www.richardmunang.com On AfricaBytes: Farai Mubaiwa, From Zimbabwe and South Africa Click here to become a Patron and support Sustain267...

In this Episode we have a conversation with a brilliant African from Kenya, Research Assistant at SIPRI Vane Aminga. The conversation was inspired by an essay she contributed to “The need for an African Union Special Envoy for Climate Change and Security”. We touch on policy, maladaptation of what would have been great development ideas, our favourite environmental African policy and climate related security. On AfricaBytes: Eva Shitathala from Namibia Click here to become a Patron and...

This week joined by Happy Khambule, Senior Political Advisor at Greenpeace Africa, we have a conversation on political will to act on climate change in Africa. We also highlight lessons the environment movement can draw from #BLM and the feminism movement. This week on AfricaBytes: David Nyamuronda from Zimbabwe If you would like to support the podcast financially by becoming a Patron, please click here: https://www.patreon.com/Sustain267

This episode we attend the Botswana Climate Change Network Webinar, the presenters are Lindiwe Modise, Dr. Douglas Rasbash, Nicholas Jankowski and Khulekani Magwaza.

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Prof. Dube joins me this week to discuss the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and African representation, climate change in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic response, indigenous knowledge (Medicines and Mophane worm gathering) and how non-scientist may contribute to addressing climate change. For the Global Warming of 1.5° for Summary for Policymakers click here For the Climate and Land Summary for Policymakers click here

This week we explore "Sustainable Fashion" in Botswana with eco-brand "Seatbelts and Open Spaces" owner Thuto Sekate. We touch on African's way of consuming  fashion, secondhand clothes market (Inama) and the impact of Covid-19 on our demand for clothes. Click here for the Fashion's Future: The Sustainable Development Goals free online course Click here for the Fashion Transparency Index 2020 Click here for more on the Shaping Fashion campaign by The Global Shapers Community