One of the concepts that fascinated me as a Caribbean Studies student was historical legacies. I learned to identify remnants of colonial culture entrenched in contemporary traditions in the region. I remain a history enthusiast because I have a penchant for knowing the events that produced the world we live in to determine how to… Read more

I was born and raised in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Since childhood, I’ve experienced changes in each season, every year more intense: hot in the summer, rainy in the winter. Today the changes are seen in the increasing intensity of rainfall, and the prolonged drought season. Made worse, the community has minimal access to climate change… Read more

We set off that afternoon, excited to discover a new part of the wilderness. We’d tried to find this waterfall, Kiernans Falls, a few years ago and had only made it five minutes in before losing the track. But we weren’t going to let it beat us this time. This time, we’d done our research… Read more

I attended the UNFCCC COP24 as a delegate from Rwanda following the thematic issue of climate finance. That means I got to enter the room where decisions were made, YOUPPIE for me, right? But despite this incredible opportunity, I felt a bit intimidated, like a kid at the grownups table. This experience made me question… Read more

Youth climate activists organize global day of action to accompany open letter demanding that the US government take action to address climate-induced loss and damage. Read the open letter here. Youth climate activists from around the world are demanding justice and finance for climate-induced loss and damage (L&D) through a global day of action on… Read more

Youth climate activists release an open letter demanding that the UK COP26 Presidency take action to address climate-induced loss and damage. Read the open letter here. Youth climate activists worldwide are releasing an open letter to the UK Government, in its role as the COP26 Presidency, to take ambitious action in addressing loss and damage… Read more