Bringing underrepresented women'svoices in planning for climate changeadaptation using participatoryphotography | Envisioning Resilience pilot in Kenya and Ghana
Presentation given by Lydia Wanjiku, Lensational’s CEO, as part of the NAP Global Network's Peer Learning Summit on Vertical Integration in the NAP Processes, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 11 to 13, 2023.
The document provides an overview of the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-profit founded in 1977 in Kenya by Wangari Maathai. It began as a tree planting initiative aimed at empowering women and combating deforestation and soil erosion. Over time, it expanded its mission to include advocacy, climate change mitigation, and sustainable livelihood programs. The Movement has planted over 51 million trees across Kenya and formed a pan-African network. It works at the grassroots and international levels to promote environmental conservation and empower communities, especially women.
The document discusses mainstreaming gender issues into smallholder adaptation efforts in Africa. It describes the African Working Group on Gender and Climate Change (AWGGCC) which works to integrate gender perspectives into climate change policies and negotiations. Case studies from Swaziland, Nigeria, and Mali demonstrate how gender mainstreaming in climate adaptation projects can benefit communities by increasing women's participation, access to resources, and alleviating their workload. Challenges to gender mainstreaming in Africa include low representation of gender experts and appreciation of its importance, while opportunities include tailoring programs to local contexts and institutionalizing gender considerations.
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by Rosemary Olive Mbone Enie, Executive Director, SHE Tanzania. Session is part of a series of sessions presented at Humentum's Capacity for Humanity conference in Arusha, Tanzania February 2018. How can African communities promote the SDGs and Africa Agenda 2063? What roles can NGOs play in this process?
Awareness-raising and education campaigns to strengthen resilienceCARE Nicaragua
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Women are agents of positive change in climate change policies such that their involvement and input in the decision and policy making would result in a desirable change in meeting the climate change goals. However, women are more than often being left out of (climate) policy at their country level. The specific impacts they are facing are more than often not appropriately reflected in climate policies and implementation planning.
The document discusses the author's experience becoming concerned about climate change as a young person and their efforts to raise awareness and take action. It describes how at age 13, they attended their first international youth environmental conference, where they realized their concerns were related to climate justice and future generations. The author founded a website to educate young people on environmental issues and solutions. They have continued attending conferences, speaking on issues like plastic pollution in oceans, and advocating for including youth voices and sustainable solutions.
The document provides an overview of the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-profit founded in 1977 in Kenya by Wangari Maathai. It began as a tree planting initiative aimed at empowering women and combating deforestation and soil erosion. Over time, it expanded its mission to include advocacy, climate change mitigation, and sustainable livelihood programs. The Movement has planted over 51 million trees across Kenya and formed a pan-African network. It works at the grassroots and international levels to promote environmental conservation and empower communities, especially women.
The document discusses mainstreaming gender issues into smallholder adaptation efforts in Africa. It describes the African Working Group on Gender and Climate Change (AWGGCC) which works to integrate gender perspectives into climate change policies and negotiations. Case studies from Swaziland, Nigeria, and Mali demonstrate how gender mainstreaming in climate adaptation projects can benefit communities by increasing women's participation, access to resources, and alleviating their workload. Challenges to gender mainstreaming in Africa include low representation of gender experts and appreciation of its importance, while opportunities include tailoring programs to local contexts and institutionalizing gender considerations.
The document summarizes awareness campaigns conducted by the STEWARD Program in July 2015 to promote integrated WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) activities in priority zones across Guinea and Sierra Leone. Community drama groups produced performances about the relationship between forest conservation and water supply/health. The campaigns engaged over 30 communities and religious leaders encouraged improved hygiene practices. The goal was to increase understanding of WASH activities and their link to biodiversity conservation.
by Rosemary Olive Mbone Enie, Executive Director, SHE Tanzania. Session is part of a series of sessions presented at Humentum's Capacity for Humanity conference in Arusha, Tanzania February 2018. How can African communities promote the SDGs and Africa Agenda 2063? What roles can NGOs play in this process?
Awareness-raising and education campaigns to strengthen resilienceCARE Nicaragua
The document summarizes an awareness-raising and education campaign conducted in four municipalities in Nicaragua by Partners for Resilience to strengthen resilience to climate change and natural disasters. The campaign targeted local authorities, community leaders, teachers, and others. Activities included an event on International Day for Disaster Reduction, workshops on natural medicine and alternative foods, school activities, and the use of participatory videos by youth networks to communicate with and educate the community. The overall goal was to increase understanding of climate and disaster risks and promote more sustainable environmental practices.
The African Youth Union Green Campaign aims to unite African youth in protecting the continent's natural resources and maintaining a healthy environment. The campaign will raise awareness about climate change and train youth to prevent further environmental damage. It will promote sustainable development, green business initiatives, tree planting, and environmental education to empower youth to find green solutions. The goal is to create a generation of African youth who actively work to keep the continent green and conserve its natural resources for future generations.
Women are agents of positive change in climate change policies such that their involvement and input in the decision and policy making would result in a desirable change in meeting the climate change goals. However, women are more than often being left out of (climate) policy at their country level. The specific impacts they are facing are more than often not appropriately reflected in climate policies and implementation planning.
The document discusses the author's experience becoming concerned about climate change as a young person and their efforts to raise awareness and take action. It describes how at age 13, they attended their first international youth environmental conference, where they realized their concerns were related to climate justice and future generations. The author founded a website to educate young people on environmental issues and solutions. They have continued attending conferences, speaking on issues like plastic pollution in oceans, and advocating for including youth voices and sustainable solutions.
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The Careers in Science interns participated in a multi-week training on African biodiversity. They learned about Africa's significant ecosystem diversity and many keystone species. However, Africa's biodiversity is now under major threat from over-exploitation, habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and other human-caused factors. Through lectures and activities, the interns explored these threats and their global impacts. They also engaged in a role-playing debate that highlighted different perspectives on conservation in Africa. The training helped the interns better understand the importance of protecting Africa's natural heritage.
Impact of climate change on children research report-plan nepal DPNet
This report summarizes the findings of a study on the impact of climate change on children in Nepal. The study found that children perceive changes in precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures. They report more frequent and intense extreme weather events that negatively impact their health, education, livelihoods, and safety. Key impacts include damage to infrastructure that disrupts schooling, increased vector-borne diseases, threats to child protection during disasters, and declines in family livelihoods that indirectly impact children. Some communities have begun adapting through practices like adjusting school calendars, distributing mosquito nets, promoting climate-smart crops, and protecting water sources. However, the report concludes that more needs to be done to address children's vulnerabilities and promote their participation in climate
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Mercy for Earth seeks to increase public awareness, educate and mobilize the community by understanding environmental issues through research, the media and educational programs.
Environmental Education is facing new challenges. Despite significant achievements, from institutional agencies and others, it must be strengthened and project its expansion, thereby eliminating the slow bureaucratic aspects, creating new strategies of action, further opening of the social agencies and pursuing broader international commitments. Deepening in Environmental Education is the surest path to planetary transformation and survival of the human race.
The document provides updates from the Australian Young Christian Students (AYCS) movement from May to June 2017. It summarizes actions taken by various dioceses to raise awareness of climate injustice, including an interactive activity at an Eco-Fiesta event in Townsville. It also outlines preparations for an upcoming National Executive meeting, including a review of the national movement and focus areas. Upcoming deadlines for the 2018 National Conference are noted as well.
The document summarizes key learnings from gender-responsive climate change adaptation projects supported by the Canada-UNDP Climate Change Adaptation Facility (CCAF) in six countries. It finds that addressing food security, water access, unpaid care work, control over resources, participation in decision-making, and the needs of vulnerable groups are important for effective adaptation. Projects in the countries increased food production and incomes by supporting women farmers, collective vegetable plots, and income diversification. They also strengthened water access while promoting women's leadership in water management groups. Initiatives that reduced women's unpaid care work burdens, such as providing fuel or processing technologies, allowed reallocation of time to more productive roles. Overall, the research demonstrates that empower
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World Vision considers environment and climate change adaptation to be important issues in their programming. Some of the key things they are doing include:
1) Promoting tree planting and farmer managed natural regeneration techniques.
2) Supporting community disaster preparedness committees and helping communities develop response plans.
3) Conducting research on climate resilience and disaster risk reduction through the ACCRA consortium.
4) Promoting energy efficient stove technologies to reduce fuel wood use and environmental degradation.
5) Improving access to weather information for farmers through translating forecasts and disseminating on local radio.
PCI-Media Impact and partners are producing a 90-episode radio drama in Peru to address water protection, management, and gender equality. They conducted workshops to train regional coalitions on communications strategies and water issues. The radio drama will broadcast in four regions and the coalitions will implement community campaigns.
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This document discusses lessons that can be learned from women's indigenous knowledge practices regarding adaptation to climate change in developing countries. It outlines various adaptation strategies used by women, such as altering planting dates, crop diversification, and mixed farming. It also identifies constraints, such as limited access to resources and lack of decision-making power. Key lessons include women's extensive community knowledge, social networking abilities, food storage and caring practices. The conclusion states that supporting women and involving them in designing adaptation strategies could help address climate change impacts in developing areas.
YOUR COLOUR IS GREEN - IN WOMEN FOR AFRICA - INNER WHEEL PROJECTLuisa Vinciguerra
A lot of studies on women and environment have shown that women are significant actors in natural resource management and they are major contributors to environment rehabilitation and conservation. In addressing some key environmental problems, women play a dominant role. Women, through their roles as farmers and as collectors of water and firewood, have a close connection with their local environment and often suffer most directly from environmental problems.
Women play an important role in environmental management and progress, full participation is therefore essential to achieve sustainable development.
Women play an important role in green economy too.
Ecoforum Journal, Ecosystem Issue (January - March 2015)Carole Knight
This document is a table of contents for an issue of Ecoforum Journal. It lists 17 articles on various topics related to ecosystems in Africa, including Nairobi River, East Africa's ecosystems, forest ecosystems in Malawi, gorilla ecosystems in Rwanda, Kakamega Forest, mangroves in Tana Delta, and others. Each entry includes the article title and name of the contributor. The document also lists information about the publisher, editors, and production team of the journal.
The document discusses the links between gender, food security, forests, and climate change. It notes that women play multiple roles as farmers, foresters, livestock managers, and more. Their livelihood strategies involve various integrated activities. Women's education and status are correlated with better child nutrition outcomes. The document outlines how climate change will impact men and women differently due to varying roles, resources, knowledge, and vulnerabilities. It calls for empowering women in climate-related decision making, projects, and information to enhance resilience and food security.
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes are essential for countries to track, assess and learn from their progress on adaptation. MEL systems can help countries to understand the effectiveness of their NAP processes, support mutual accountability and transparency to stakeholders, and contribute to learning to accelerate adaptation actions.
Presentation by Sapolu Tetoa and Semisi Tonga, Government of Tuvalu, at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
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1. Bringing underrepresented women's
voices in planning for climate change
adaptation using participatory
photography
Envisioning Resilience pilot in Kenya and Ghana
2. In May 2021, Lensational, in collaboration with the National Adaptation Plan Global Network (NAP GN) and with financial support
from Global Affairs Canada, launched a training programme to elevate the experiences of women most affected by climate change in
Kenya and Ghana to policy level through photography storytelling.
The main goal for the training was to equip the women with skills and tools to document and share their realities and experiences
with climate change as photo stories. These photo stories would form a basis for dialogue with policy makers at national level on their
priorities for adaptation.
After a six months period of training delivered by a team of experts in photography, climate science and policy a total of thirteen
women, six from Kenya and seven from Ghana successfully completed their photo projects.
Overview
Participants reported feeling a sense of ownership and purpose in the process. The participants also reported feeling more confident
and empowered to use their photography skills to build capacity in their communities for more resilience.
Policy makers have termed the approach as not only innovative but also effective in better informing them in best practices for
developing inclusive and gender-responsive policies.
This initiative has also provided complimentary value for both organisations missions.
For NAP GN, it has provided a platform to enable governments to hear from those on the frontlines of climate change, especially
women. For lensational, it provided a medium through which women's voices can directly reach policy makers. Additionally the
ongoing partnership has resulted in great visibility to Lensational’s work and approach in amplifying voices of underrepresented
women.
3. Our Storytellers
Misper Apawu
GH
Esther Tinayo
KE
Fibi Aloe
GH
Immaculate Pisoi
KE
Emefa Toklo
GH
Claire Metito
KE
Yayra Agor
GH
Catherine Pilale
KE
Dorcas Abban
GH
Grace Ntesio
KE
Belinda Alhassan
GH
Irene Naneu
KE
Jennifer Atinyo
GH
5. Through a meticulous selection process, we sought out indigenous Maasai women in Kenya and young aspiring documentary
photographers in Ghana. From this, we handpicked a total of 14 exceptional women—seven from Kenya and seven from Ghana—to
participate in this pioneering training program on photography storytelling for climate adaptation.
The women were chosen not only for their passion but also for their unique perspectives and lived experiences. The indigenous Maasai
women bring forth a deep connection to the land, their cultural heritage, and a firsthand understanding of the effects of climate change
on their communities. Meanwhile, the young photographers from Ghana bring a fresh perspective and a fervent desire to shed light on
the climate challenges faced by their generation.
Over the span of six months, a dedicated team of experts in photography and climate science worked closely with the budding
photographers, guiding them through a series of immersive in-person training workshops.
Through this process, the women were equipped with a well-rounded set of skills, enabling them to create compelling photo projects.
These projects, in turn, served as a foundation to convene adaptation decision makers, including government and non-governmental
stakeholders, for an open in person dialogue and exhibition centered around the participants' photo stories.
The Approach
Brian Siambi, a professional photographer based in Kenya, guiding
Catherine, Grace, and Claire during a workshop in Amboseli
In Tamale, Ghana, professional photographer Francis Kokoroko provides
expert guidance to Jennifer, Belinda, and Dorcas during a workshop
7. Within the shortest possible of time we had the opportunity to travel around
Ghana through pictures, seeing through images different ecological zones and
the impact of climate change in these eco zones.
Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, Deputy Director, Climate Vulnerabilities &
Adaptation, Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana
As someone in the climate space, I have seen a complete cycle of knowledge,
right from climate information that is key for adaptation, I saw the Maasai
spiritual leader advising people to do that; I saw impacts on the ground on
different aspects of livelihoods and lastly we see very innovative ways of
adapting to climate change.
Thomas Lerenten, Director Climate change Directorate Ministry of
Environment, Climate change & Forestry, Kenya
16. "Living Climate Change," is a compelling collection of thirteen photo essays published on the Lensational website resulting from
the Envisioning Resilience initiative. Through these photo projects, our trained storytellers present their diverse experiences and
perspectives as they confront the challenges of climate change; each individual essay featuring a unique set of photographs, capturing
the essence of daily lives amidst a changing climate.
Why Living Climate Change? you may wonder. The answer lies in the literal reality of the women involved and the people
portrayed in these stories. Climate change is not a distant concept for them; it's a living, breathing part of their existence.
From informal workers working under harsh climatic condition to small-scale farmers working to get a harvest, from residents of
small islands facing the threat of sea level rising to indigenous communities dealing with drought, Living climate change delves into
distinct realities, shedding light on day-to-day lived experiences.
Living Climate Change
”The quality of the photos, given that they were taken by newly trained
photographers, is very impressive, in terms of the composition of the photos, the
variety of subjects depicted, and the emotion captured in some of the images,"
Angie Daze, Director Gender Equality and Social Inclusion,
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
“This is a demonstration of the effectiveness of Lensational’s training process, as well
as the skills of the photographers providing the training.”
30. In the enchanting world captured within these pages, a powerful narrative unfolds, revealing the true essence of meaningful
participation for women in adaptation planning. It is an extraordinary journey where the art of photography intertwines
seamlessly wit the art of decision-making. As we delve into the profound stories shared by these thirteen extraordinary
women, a resounding truth emerges: resilience is not merely a quality bestowed upon the fortunate; it is an embodiment of
agency—an individual's resolute determination to take purposeful action and shape their own destiny amidst adversity. We
witness the decisions these women make at an individual and community level, and how these choices resonate at the
national policy-making level.
The impact of these narratives on policymakers is undeniable. They serve as a compelling testament to the pivotal role
women play in driving positive change across all tiers of society. These stories implore policymakers to reevaluate and re-
calibrate their priorities in adaptation planning, They implore these decision-makers to acknowledge that progress truly
thrives when women's perspectives and contributions are at its core.
Conclusion
31. Acknowledgements
Project team: Lucile Stengel, Vera Aquah, David Hoffmann, Angie Daze,
Lydia Wanjiku
Consultants: Brian Siambi, Patricia Nying'uro, Rodney Quarcoo, Geoffrey
Buta, Francis Kokoroko, Ofoe Amegavie.