On The Frontlines with Promise Mabilo

On The Frontlines with Promise Mabilo

Author: African Climate Alliance June 19, 2024 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.

Promise is an activist based in Emalahleni in Mpumalanga where most people living in the area are victims of breathing toxic air and in the heart of coal fired power stations and coal mining production. Promise is also a Coordinator at Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action or VEM. Together with African Climate Alliance and Groundwork, VEM is one of the applicants taking the South African government to court in the landmark Cancel Coal court case that is calling for an end to new coal in South Africa.

About Season 2:

In this second season of the podcast, we are talking all things Cancel Coal. Over the course of five episodes, we will dive into the multifaceted impacts of coal mining and the way forward for our energy future. From frontline advocates in coal-affected communities, and legal experts discussing the environmental crisis, to the transformative power of spiritual leaders, each episode delves into diverse experiences and perspectives, encouraging us to engage with the urgent need to Cancel Coal for a just and sustainable future.

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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.
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