Green Conservers, a youth-led movement advocating for climate justice, is deploying solutions like decentralized renewable energy and agroecology. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline project has disrupted communities, particularly impacting women who are primary caregivers and food producers, leading to land acquisition, economic disruption, and tensions between farmers and pastoralists. The challenges faced by communities affected by energy development projects like EACOP highlight the importance of measuring development in terms of improved livelihoods, well-being, energy access, social harmony, and opportunities for future generations. The voices of women from Diloda emphasize the need for a holistic approach to development that prioritizes the well-being of those most affected and ensures their lives are truly improved. Climate solutions experts should focus on solutions that benefit all members of society and address the specific needs of vulnerable populations like women in impacted communities.
Tag: East Africa
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Millions Of Trees Planted In Africa To Remove Carbon & Restore Soil
The Giving Trees project by Cool Effect supports smallholder farmers in East Africa to plant trees through the TIST program, resulting in over 28 million trees planted for climate and community benefits like carbon removal, improved soil health, and income opportunities. Farmers actively manage the trees for at least 30 years, with the project aiming to scale through word of mouth and ongoing support, creating a self-sustaining cycle of tree planting and community development.
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Ampersand Energy Opens Its Battery Swap Network To Global Electric Motorcycle Manufacturers
Ampersand Energy in East Africa is making significant strides in the electric motorcycle sector by partnering with Wylex Mobility and BYD to expand its battery swap network and build 40,000 electric motorcycles by 2026. This marks a major milestone for electric transport in Africa, as Ampersand becomes the first company to open its batteries and swap network to third-party vehicle manufacturers, setting the stage for interoperability in the African electric motorcycle sector. Ampersand's battery swap network, already delivering over 20,000 swaps a day, is built for speed and reliability, powering millions of kilometers of travel in Rwanda and Kenya. The partnership with BYD not only aims to electrify a large portion of Africa's commercial motorbikes but also opens the door for more quality brands to integrate into the market without building energy infrastructure from scratch, fostering growth and unlocking the full potential of the East African electric motorcycle market.