Welcome to the sixth episode of our 12-part "Disinformation, Fossil Fuels, and Development in Africa," on the Sustain267 Podcast. In this episode, we are in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique looking at how disinformation around development, fossil fuels, and development in Africa manifests here This series is part of Pato Kelesitse's work as a Bertha Founda…

Welcome to the fifth episode of our 12-part "Disinformation, Fossil Fuels, and Development in Africa," on the Sustain267 Podcast. In this episode, we are in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique looking at how disinformation around development, fossil fuels, and development in Africa manifests here This series is part of Pato Kelesitse's work as a Bertha Founda…

In the fourth episode of the "Disinformation, Fossil Fuels, and Development in Africa," on the Sustain267 Podcast. We are still in Medie village, this time we look into the environmental impacts of the Masama Coal mine and contrast Botswana's climate commitments vs. their actions. This series is part of the host’s work as a Bertha Foundation Fellow…

In the second episode of the "Disinformation, Fossil Fuels, and Development in Africa," on the Sustain267 Podcast. We are still in Medie village, this time we look at the true cost of fossil fuel for development projects. Who benefits and who pays? This series is part of the host’s work as a Bertha Foundation Fellow, in partnership with her host or…

In the second episode of the "Disinformation, Fossil Fuels, and Development in Africa," on the Sustain267 Podcast. We are still in Medie village, this time we look at power relations, political leadership, and who sets the agenda for disinformation and what those in power are doing to protect Medie.. This series is part of the host’s work as a Bert…

Welcome to the first episode of our 12-part series, "Disinformation, Fossil Fuels, and Development in Africa," on the Sustain267 Podcast. In this episode, we are in Medie, Botswana looking to shed light on agreements between Minergy Coal and Medie village. to bring Masama Coal Mine to life in their community. We are in conversation with community l…

This is the introductory episode of the 12-part Development and Disinformation Series. This series explores the realities behind the promises of fossil fuel mining for human development. This series is the result of the host being a Bertha Foundation Fellow, in partnership with her host organization, the Botswana Society for Human Development. Let'…

In this episode of Sustain267 Podcast, we are in conversation with climate justice and gender activist Haneen Shaheen. We discussed Egypt- post COP27, her journey within the climate justice movement as a gender and climate activist. She also shared tips for civil society in the UAE on engaging and working with their government during the countdown …

Welcome to Season 3 of the Sustain267 Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by award-winning Pan-African activist and Head Of Building Movement Power at Climate Action Network International, Muhammed Lamin Saidy. We discuss the importance of organising for climate action as Africans, the principles that should guide climate action on the continen…

In this episode of Sustain267 Podcast we are joined by Nalejileji Tipap from the Pastoralist Indigenous Non-Governmental Organizations' Forum in Tanzania and Gasemotho Satau, the Chairperson of the Indigenous People’s Coordination Committee for the SADC Region in Shakawe, Botswana. We discuss their journey to and at COP26 and bring the conversation…

This episode unpacks “The Rise of Disaster Capitalism: Climate change, COVID-19 and the Green New Deal”. The current gap in discourse between affected communities on the ground, governments, and multilateral organisations on the impacts of extreme weather events requires that national communities are visible in regional and international political …

This is the final episode of this series from the 2021 Global South Women’s Forum on Sustainable Development hosted by International Women’s Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific. Over the last few years, there have been many discussions about the Green New Deal (GND), including responses and alternative formulations such as the decolonial, feminist and…

In this episode, the panel explores methods of “Strengthening social inclusion in policy and financing processes to secure feminist and just climate transition”. The climate crisis severely threatens vulnerable communities’ livelihoods, access to food, water, and shelter. It exacerbates existing inequalities caused by differences in gender, socioec…

In this episode, the panellists unpack the relationship between climate change and colonialism in the Global South. Rooted in colonialism, the transatlantic slave trade, and an extractivist relationship to the natural world, conventional economic and development models have led to mass environmental destruction and continue to exacerbate the ongoin…

This episode focuses on a human-rights-based approach to biodiversity and gender justice, converging around areas of synergy across various international biodiversity-related fora and national actions. It introduces and shares knowledge of Indigenous women in working collectively towards a transformative global agenda for women and girls and enviro…

This is the third of eight episodes of Sustain267 Podcast, we share with you conversations that included Africans from the 2021 Global South Women’s Forum on Sustainable Development hosted by International Women’s Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific, a feminist organisation committed to the full realisation of women’s human rights through the pursuit …

This is the second of eight episodes of Sustain267 Podcast, we share with you conversations that included Africans from the 2021 Global South Women’s Forum on Sustainable Development hosted by International Women’s Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific, a feminist organisation committed to the full realisation of women’s human rights through the pursuit…

In the next eight episodes of Sustain267 Podcast, we share with you conversations that included Africans from the 2021 Global South Women’s Forum on Sustainable Development hosted by International Women’s Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific, a feminist organisation committed to the full realisation of women’s human rights through the pursuit of equali…

For this episode, we partnered with the British High Commission in Botswana to bring you a conversation on “Botswana's Journey Post-COP". Joined by Her Excellency Sian Price- British High Commissioner to Botswana, Dr. David Lesolle- Climatologist and Lecturer at the University of Botswana, Gasemotho Satau- Chairman of the Indigenous People of Afric…

For this episode, we partnered with the British High Commission in Botswana to bring you a conversation on “Botswana Road to COP26”. Joined by Tremayne Stanton-Kennedy, Resilience and Green Growth Adviser / Regional Climate Lead for Southern Africa at the UK-FDCO, Mrs. Baitshepi Babusi- Hill, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Environmen…

In this episode, joined by Gugu Nonjinge, we discuss intersectional environmentalism within the African context- what it means and how we may use it to create more inclusive climate solutions for Africa. We also meet an intersectional environmentalist living in Botswana, Tinaye Mabara. Notes Paper: “Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex”…

In this episode of the Sustain267 Podcast, we unpack the recently released IPCC Sixth Assessment Report by Working Group 1 on the physical science basis of climate change. We explore the significance of the report for Africa, the low representation of African scientists and how to use the report for climate action and climate solutions Links IPCC A…

In this episode of the Sustain267 Podcast, we explore what climate resilience is and what role it plays in growing African countries with Dr Mzime Ndebele-Murisa. We explore the complexities of building climate change resilient African cities, the best-practice methods and highlight the leading African countries on climate change resilience. This c…

In the episode of Sustain267 Podcast, joined by Tasneem Essop the Executive Director of Climate Action Network International (CAN-I), we unpack the G7 summit. What is it and how its decisions and resolutions affect Africa. We take an in-depth look at some of its commitments and what they will mean for climate action and sustainable development in A…

In this episode, we are in conversation with the former President of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, current Member of Parliament for Bumba, DRC, and the founder of Lux Africa, a solar power initiative to expand access to renewable energy Hon. Janine Mabunda. We unpack her article Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Holds Key to Addr…

In this Africa Day 2021 episode of Sustain267 podcast we bring the “SameStormDifferentBoats; Telling the African climate crisis story” conversation, hosted by the Wangari Maathai Foundation in commemoration of the late Wangari Maathai’s birthday.Youth climate activism has continued to raise the consciousness of the urgency with which public and pol…

After nearly two years off buying clothes, the host of Sustain256 Podcast is making her way back to fashion. To kick off this journey we reached out to Masego, a slow fashion advocate and co-creator of cnscs_. We touch on conscience fashion, ethical shopping, and how and where to find accurate conscience fashion information. Get in touch with Maseg…

In this episode of Sustain267 we are in conversation with Gakemotho Satau, a Community Developer in the Ghanzi and Okavango Delta and Max Muyemburuko, the chairperson of the Kavango East and West Regional Conservancy and Community Forestry Association. We hear from the community members, what is going on in the Okavango, what the effects of the Rec…

To kick off Season 2, we partner with United Nations Botswana, to commemorate #UN75 'Shaping Our Future Together' and in the spirit of crowdsourcing solutions to global challenges, we unpack SDG 13 and 17 as they intersect with Botswana’s commitment to climate change and development priorities. This conversation engages the Batswana and leverages t…

In this episode in the spirit of the end of year festivities, we are in conversation with Thato Chuma, founder of social enterprise The Local Slice BW, about sustainable gifting while supporting local businesses. We explore what sustainable gifting means and how one can do it while support local economies and small businesses. Find Local Slice BW o…

This episode is the third episode of a 6-month partnership between The Global Shapers Community Climate and Environment Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Shapers Community Hubs: Abuja Hub, Accra Hub, Durban Hub, Gaborone Hub, Nairobi Hub, Lagos Hub and Victoria Hub. Joined by Abdullahi Murtal, Lerato Modiega and Seble Samuel, we unpack 'Measuring the i…

In this episode, we are in conversation with Humangle Media reporter and Global Shaper Abdullahi Murtala, on the complex situation in the Lake Chad region. We explore its current status, the causes of the unrest and how the global community may help. For more on Lake Chad: Fluctuations in the Size of Lake Chad: Consequences on the Livelihoods of th…

In this episode of Sustain267 Podcast, we are in conversation with Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), the implementation arm of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism. We unpack her article ‘Greener Africa: Women – The face of a digital and green revolution?’. We explore ways an…

This episode is the second episode of a 6-month partnership between The Global Shapers Community Climate and Environment Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Shapers Community Hubs: Abuja Hub, Accra Hub, Durban Hub, Gaborone Hub, Nairobi Hub, Lagos Hub, Victoria Hub and Environmentally Friendly Initiative In the this episode joined by Dr. Habiba Ahut Dagg…

In this episode we unpack petitions, in general and within the environmental movement, with human rights lawyer, Lesego Nchunga and 350.org Campaign Specialist, Ahmed Mokgopo. We explore what they are, if they work and how to amplify their impact. We take note of past petitions in Botswana addressing gender-based violence and defilement that were l…

On this week’s episode, inlight of the recent International Vulture Awareness Day, we are in conversation with Birdlife Botswana CEO Motshereganyi Kootsositse. We reflect on the role of vultures in the environment and their rapidly decreasing population that is predicted to be extinct in the wild within the next 10 years. Learn more about Birdlife …

This episode is the first of a 6-month partnership The Global Shapers Community Climate and Environment Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Shapers Community Hubs: Abuja Hub, Accra Hub, Durban Hub, Gaborone Hub, Nairobi Hub, Lagos Hub, Victoria Hub. In the this episode joined by Chineyenwa Okoro Onu, Muziwandile Khuzwayo, Dean Okoduwa and Mwende Mwololo,…

This week we discuss the oil spill off the coast of Indian Ocean island Mauritius with Senior Portfolio Manager at Greenpeace International, Mokshanand Sunil Dowarkasing. We unpack what is happening on the ground, the declared state of environmental emergency, accountability and local heroes who have taken action. We also share how the world can su…

This week we are in conversation with Mmabatho Motsamai, founding editor of Afrolutionist. We explore the role of partnerships in climate action, the possibilities and what to look out for to maximise the impact of a partnership for all parties. Click here to become a Patron and support Sustain267 Podcast Click here to like the Sustain267 Facebook …

In this episode we speak to Dr. Richard Munang, Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator at UN Environment and author of the book Innovative Volunteerism. We explore the meaning of Innovative Volunteerism, how it may be used to benefit and develop Africa and practices we may borrow from to adress climate change in Africa. Get a free copy of the b…

In this Episode we have a conversation with a brilliant African from Kenya, Research Assistant at SIPRI Vane Aminga. The conversation was inspired by an essay she contributed to “The need for an African Union Special Envoy for Climate Change and Security”. We touch on policy, maladaptation of what would have been great development ideas, our favour…

This week joined by Happy Khambule, Senior Political Advisor at Greenpeace Africa, we have a conversation on political will to act on climate change in Africa. We also highlight lessons the environment movement can draw from #BLM and the feminism movement. This week on AfricaBytes: David Nyamuronda from Zimbabwe If you would like to support the pod…

This episode we attend the Botswana Climate Change Network Webinar, the presenters are Lindiwe Modise, Dr. Douglas Rasbash, Nicholas Jankowski and Khulekani Magwaza. On AfricaBytes: Clement Kandodo from Malawi

This week's episode is dedicated to the 57th Anniversary of Africa Day by unpacking this year's theme, "Silencing the guns, creating a conducive environment for Africa's development" with 5 climate change activists from Seychelles, The Gambia, Kingdom of Eswatini, Nigeria and Kenya. We also explore what is the Africa they want as per #Agenda2063 #A…

This week we are joined by Urban and Regional Planning Specialist Ms. Gaokgakala Sobata to explore ways in which cities, that contribute 70% of carbon emissions, may be a force for good in combating the negative effects of climate change. We also introduce a new feature "African Bytes" where we have quick chats with African's from across the contin…

Prof. Dube joins me this week to discuss the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and African representation, climate change in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic response, indigenous knowledge (Medicines and Mophane worm gathering) and how non-scientist may contribute to addressing climate change. For the Global Warming of 1.5° for Summ…

This week we explore "Sustainable Fashion" in Botswana with eco-brand "Seatbelts and Open Spaces" owner Thuto Sekate. We touch on African's way of consuming fashion, secondhand clothes market (Inama) and the impact of Covid-19 on our demand for clothes. Click here for the Fashion's Future: The Sustainable Development Goals free online course Click …

In the weeks episode we talk to Balisi Gopolang, Chief Meteorologist at Department of Meteorological Services about climate change in Botswana: What is it? How does it affect us? What is being done by government and what can we do as Batswana to help address it.

Meet Sustain267 Podcast and the Presenter Pato Kelesitse.