The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's the children of developing nations like Zimbabwean environmental activist Nkosilathi Nyathi that suffer from the most disastrous consequences. In a world where climate catastrophe feels almost unstoppable, we must involve everyone in finding solutions especially young people, who have the most at stake. "My generation has more to offer than ever before," Nyathi says. "We live climate change in a way our parents' generation did not."
The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's the children of developing nations like Zimbabwean environmental activist Nkosilathi Nyathi that suffer from the most disastrous consequences. In a world where climate catastrophe feels almost unstoppable, we must involve everyone in finding solutions especially young people, who have the most at stake. "My generation has more to offer than ever before," Nyathi says. "We live climate change in a way our parents' generation did not."
Young activists and leaders coming out of Africa are making sure that 2022 is the year of action-taking and recognizing Africa and its people. Here's who we're looking out for.