African Climate Alliance Podcast

African Climate Alliance Podcast

Author: African Climate Alliance Language: English Episodes: 16
The African Climate Alliance Podcast moves beyond abstract headlines to ground the global climate conversation in specific African realities. This isn't about distant theories; it's a direct engagement with the lived experiences and frontline expertise found across the continent's diverse cultures, ecosystems, and societies. Each conversation seeks to unravel a central, pressing question: what does genuine climate justice actually mean here, and what tangible, collective action is required to realize it? You'll hear from advocates, scientists, community organizers, and cultural custodians who are weaving traditional knowledge with innovative solutions. The discussions delve into how climate change intersects with education, reshapes societies, and challenges us to reimagine our relationship with nature. By listening to this podcast, you gain access to stories of resilience and practical strategies that are often overlooked, focusing on how communities are already building adaptive futures from the ground up. The African Climate Alliance creates this space to amplify these vital perspectives, fostering a deeper, more nuanced understanding that is critical for meaningful global dialogue and action.
Episodes
Taking Coal to Court: The Youth Behind #CancelCoal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:58
In this episode, we explore how young South Africans used litigation, storytelling, and collective organising to challenge government’s plans for new coal-fired power through the #CancelCoal campaign. We hear from Letago…
Turning Stories into Solutions: Youth, Elephants, and Climate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:25
In this episode, we explore how young Kenyans are confronting the effects of droughts, floods, and rising temperatures on their communities and wildlife. We meet Christopher, a journalist using media to raise awareness,…
From Classrooms to Climate Action: A Story from Malawi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:03
In this episode, we travel to Malawi to explore how young people are responding to some of the harshest climate impacts in the region. We speak with Simeon and Shupikai, two youth activists who are bringing climate justi…
Gendered Conditions, Women in Zimbabwe's Climate Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:40
In this episode, we travel to Zimbabwe to hear how young people, especially women, are confronting the climate crisis in their communities. From drought and food insecurity to gender inequality and climate migration, we…
TEASER: Gendered Conditions, Women in Zimbabwe's Climate Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47
In this episode, we travel to Zimbabwe to hear how young people, especially women, are confronting the climate crisis in their communities. From drought and food insecurity to gender inequality and climate migration, we…
Where The (Mine)y Resides with Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
In the fourth episode of our Cancel Coal season, we’re in conversation with Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant from Open Secrets - an organisation holding powerful private actors to account for economic crimes. Together, we…
Speaking Truth to Power with Brandon Abdinor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:59
In the third episode of our Cancel Coal season, we chat to climate advocacy lawyer, Brandon Abdinor, from the Centre for Environmental Rights, as we explore the legal aspects of the Cancel Coal court case, its constituti…
Experts of Everyday Life with Lebohang Dube [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:52
In the second episode of our Cancel Coal season, we hear from Lebohang Dube of the Center for Child Law at the University of Pretoria who shares about the Deadly Air court case, how the South African Constitution protect…
On The Frontlines with Promise Mabilo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:28
In the first episode of our Cancel Coal season, we go to the frontlines to speak to Promise Mabilo, from Vukani Environmental Movement, who shares about the impacts of coal on health, wellbeing, and everyday life.