Climate Week
March 22 - March 25, 2022
What is Planetary Health? This March, join the Mawazo Institute’s Climate Week to explore how human behaviour is changing our planet’s health, and what we can do about it. Through in-person and virtual events, we are presenting local research, ideas, and approaches to planetary health that can strengthen community networks and instigate urgent action on climate issues for individuals and institutions in Eastern Africa, and beyond.
Climate Week activities are organised under the Mawazo Institute's Voices Programme which amplifies the work of African researchers and shares findings on African women in higher education and research. Activities are also supported by funding from the Open Society Foundation and Falling Walls Engage Hub Kenya.
Climate Change Organisations and Initiatives To Know
Through our events, we hope to build stronger communities for change that can influence how we respond to the greatest crisis of our lifetimes. For Kenyan audiences, we have created a resource list of local green businesses that we think you should know about. To add to the list, simply drop us an email at: contact@mawazoinstitute.org.
Webinar & Events
Mawazo Ideas Exchange Webinar
Eastern Africa Challenges & Opportunities to Planetary Health
“Climate change is disproportionately impacting low and middle income countries, including Kenya and other Eastern African countries. We need African voices, especially women and indigenous populations, who are often disregarded in climate decision making." - Melvine Otieno
While Planetary Health is a global issue, the Eastern African region has its own challenges and opportunities surrounding the interlinkages of humans and nature. In partnership with the Planetary Health Eastern Africa Hub, this webinar introduces the concept of planetary health and dives into specifics for the region on the way towards planetary health.
Mawazo Ideas Night x Falling Walls Engage Hub Kenya: It’s Getting Hot in Here
As part of Climate Week, join Falling Walls Engage Hub Kenya for 'It's Getting Hot in Here,' a fun quiz night with marine scientist Dr. Fiona Moejes and media personalities, Wanjira Longauer and Georgie Ndirangu. Come test your knowledge on the impact of climate change on Eastern Africa’s coastline. A livestream of the event will also be made available on Mawazo's Instagram and Facebook pages.
Human Systems Transitions and Planetary Health
In partnership with the Institute for Climate Change, University of Nairobi and Adaptation, explore scientific approaches, critical research, and transformative practices that can help us better understand planetary health and its implications for the African continent.
Research Presentation: Human Systems Transitions & Planetary Health (8:30 am -11:00am)
Panel Discussion: Human-Planet Health Consciousness (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Mawazo Ideas Exchange Webinar
The Circular Economy; Approaches to Sustainability
Join Edna Kimenju, Sustainability Advisory Manager at Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) Consulting as she discusses approaches to a circular economy model. Circular economy models can help businesses become more sustainable, while also offering a much needed response to climate change impacts and biodiversity loss through the conservation of finite resources.