Ugandan Activist Kaye Nakate Advocates Climate Accountability

At a recent climate conference, Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate expressed disappointment over the inadequate commitment from developed nations, which agreed to provide $300 billion annually by 2035, far below the $1.3 trillion needed by vulnerable countries. Nakate, highlighting Africa's minimal contribution to climate change, emphasized the importance of addressing the continent's needs and promoting renewable energy. She founded the Rise Up Movement to amplify the voices of African climate activists and criticized the COP process as ineffective. In Nagaland, social activist Seno Tsuhah has been leading sustainable development initiatives, including ecological farming practices and women's empowerment projects, to combat climate change locally. Meanwhile, Anna Farro Henderson's new book aims to make climate science and advocacy more accessible, blending personal narrative with environmental themes. Each of these voices underscores the urgent need for effective action and local solutions to the climate crisis.