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November 4, 2023

Nurturing Nature, Nurturing Lives: The Key Role of Food Security in Conservation

Conservation efforts are crucial for preserving our planet’s biodiversity, but they must also take into account the essential needs of local communities. One of the most fundamental of these needs is food security. When communities lack access to food, they may resort to unsustainable practices that harm the environment. By promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting local food production, and empowering communities, […]

Community Conservation 0 1 min read
August 22, 2023

Bringing Art and Nature Together: A Week of Painting for Our Planet

“Ever thought about how art and the environment can team up to make a difference? Picture this: a group of artists and nature enthusiasts coming together for a special week of painting with a purpose—to spread the word about protecting our planet.” Imagine a place where art and the environment meet in a colorful collaboration. That’s exactly what happened during […]

Arts for the Environment 0 2 min read
August 21, 2023

Empowering Communities for Conservation: A Journey Towards Sustainability

The Interplay Between People and Planet: A New Era of Conservation In a world grappling with environmental degradation and the urgent need for planetary protection, the essence of conservation has taken on unprecedented importance. As we navigate this critical juncture, the concept of conservation is evolving beyond conventional norms. While governmental and non-governmental organizations have long driven conservation efforts from […]

Community Conservation 0 3 min read
April 28, 2022

Dream to Reality: Together, We Are the Future

I am Fontoh, age 29 from Cameroon, Director of Crusaders for Environmental Protection and Ozone Watch, and National Coordinator for the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network, Cameroon. 10 years ago, the rapid destruction of a community forest in my village for livelihood prompted me to be part of a climate movement. Further, at aged 23 years, my peers always insulted […]

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April 28, 2022

Fontoh works to build “eco-kids for the future” by empowering young children to be ambassadors and combat growing environmental challenges.

How are you using education to build more sustainable and equitable communities?  Education is the most powerful tool for triggering conscious behaviors in kids. I am the founder of Crusaders for Environmental Protection and Ozone Watch in Cameroon, and through our “eco-kids for the future” educational program, we have trained and empowered 200 children in forest conservation, tree planting, and […]

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April 28, 2022

HOW DO WE MAKE ENVIRONMENTALISM A PRIORITY IN OUR AFRICAN ECONOMY?

By Fontoh Desmond Abinwi, Okwelians Fellow 2021 The goal of life is living in agreement with nature.”— Zeno ~ 450 BC (from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers). The pandemic has offered a great potential of reset, rethinking, and improving conditions needed to encourage environmentalism as a priority in our African economy.  Backtracking , reflecting, connecting, and acting together as a […]

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April 28, 2022

Climate activists commend youth at summit, not policymakers

So far, Thunberg and her fellow youth campaigners have struck a skeptical tone, saying much has been promised but little done to tackle global warming in almost three decades since the landmark Earth Summit. They blame governments, policy makers and people in power. But one thing about the Milan meeting has been positive, the ability of the different youth groups […]

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April 28, 2022

How our inspiring Global Youth Ambassadors are working to end the education crisis

How our inspiring Global Youth Ambassadors are working to end the education crisis Meet five of the finalists for GYA of the Year: (from left, clockwise) Simbiat Oladoja, Fontoh Desmond Abinwi Fontoh, Bushra Farooq, Iswat Badmus and Ahmed Oueslati At Theirworld, our mission is to end the global education crisis and ensure every child can unlock their potential. But we […]

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April 28, 2022

Climate Forum Report – Towards Climate Security

Climate Forum Report – Towards Climate Security To begin the Forums, delegates received a key note address from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth, who delivered a powerful message of unity and action within the Commonwealth on climate change. Nigel Topping, UN High Level Climate Champion, introduced delegates to the priorities of the UK Presidency. Commonwealth parliamentarians then […]

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