Turning Stories into Solutions: Youth, Elephants, and Climate

In this episode, we travel to Kenya, where droughts, floods and rising temperatures are reshaping daily life. But despite these challenges, young people are leading powerful climate justice work from both urban and rural spaces.

We meet two youth activists, Christopher and Cece. Christopher uses journalism and filmmaking to educate communities about climate change and renewable energy, while Cece uses storytelling and social media to engage people and inspire action. Their work turns climate education into something tangible, helping communities see themselves as part of the solution.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How young activists are addressing the impacts of drought, floods and human–wildlife conflict in their communities
• The use of storytelling, media and social campaigns to make climate education accessible and actionable
• Their vision for a future where youth lead climate solutions and no one is left behind

This episode shows that real climate action is not only about policy or technology. It grows in communities where young people are discovering their agency, resilience, and the possibility of a climate-resilient future.

About Season 3

For Season 3 of the podcast, we interviewed young activists in our network across 5 African countries: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, and Kenya. The lesson? Climate stories aren't always about the climate. They are stories about how a rapidly changing world affects our daily lives, our communities, and the choices we make.