Climate Change Coping and Adaptation Strategies among young Women in Rusinga and Mfangano Island’
WEL is implementing a project in Homabay county. The program seeks to work with women led/grass root organizations to build widespread societal support for locally shaped climate solutions through an inclusive and rights-based approach. This includes building a broad-based climate movement at county level, bridging divides in gender that amplifies voices in new unusual ways. In addition, the project aims to influence county policies and financial flows (e.g. climate finance, private sector investments) in support of these locally shaped solutions. This project is being implemented in partnership with the Akina Mama Wa Afrika (AMWA)
Climate Justice Approach
WEL intends to see an expanded civic space where civil society voices, in particular those of indigenous and/or marginalized people are heard on climate action. This seeks to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change and advocate for fair and equitable solutions that prioritize the needs and rights of vulnerable and marginalized communities. This includes: Equity and Fairness, Human Rights, Participation and Inclusivity, Climate Finance and Support, Loss and Damage, Environmental Justice and Global Solidarity.
Climate Action
WEL participates in a wide range of strategies and mea sures aimed at addressing climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and building resilience to the impacts of a changing climate. This includes: reforestation and afforestation, circular economy, climate friendly agriculture, climate resilient infrastructure, climate edu cation and awareness, climate finance, adaptation strategies, climate friendly urban planning, climate innovation and technology, community-based climate action, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustain able transportation, carbon pricing and climate diplomacy.