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- OUR VOICES HD
- March 2, 2023
- Our Voices #537 Empowering Women for Climate Solution The first Africa Climate Summit held in Kenya has concluded with the “Nairobi Declaration” calling for world leaders to ensure large-scale financing for climate-related investments and debt relief. While this is the first time the continent leaders united to seek collective action against climate change, critics say it falls short on addressing the needs of vulnerable population – such as women and girls. On this week’s episode of “Our Voices,” we will look at African women’s role in protecting their environment and ask experts for ways their voices are represented in the global fight against climate change. Join the conversation each week, right here on “Our Voices!”
- Language English
- Transcript/Script EDITED: Vincent Makori OUR VOICES SHOW – Empowering Women for Climate Solution LEAD HOST – Simegnish Yekoye TAPING DATE – 09/15/2023 AIRING DATE – 09/15/2023 WELCOME [[Host 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] According to World Economic Forum, 60 percent of women in Sub-Saharan Africa work in agriculture, producing 70 percent of the continent’s food. Consequently, women are more vulnerable when climate shocks affect food production. That is why they must be included in discussions and decisions about tackling climate change issue. Hello everyone and welcome to ‘Our Voices’ – I am Simegnish Yekoye and I am joined by my co-hosts Auriane Itangishaka and Ginny Niwa. We are also privileged to have a special guest today from one of our affiliate partners in Kenya. Jamila Mohamed is a Kenyan journalist with over 20 years of experience in journalism and currently, she is the Managing Editor at Citizen Television Kenya. In light of the first Africa Climate Summit held last week in Kenya, we will review how women were represented, and highlight some of the vital roles women can play in tackling climate change. Hello, Ladies!! I believe you both followed the first Africa Climate summit that took place from September 4-6 in Nairobi, Kenya. That was a critical opportunity for African countries to have a collective voice in demanding climate action. But critics say, the actual vulnerable people, especially women were underrepresented. What was your observation? SHORT CHAT [[HOST 1]] [[CAM 3 Auriane]] ===== [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] ===== [[HOST 2]] [[CAM 2 Ginny]] ===== [[GUEST HOST]] [[Jamila]] SHOW MAIN INTRO [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] The first Africa Climate Summit held in Kenya concluded with the “Nairobi Declaration” calling for world leaders to ensure large-scale financing for climate-related investments and debt relief. While this is the first time the continent leaders united to seek collective action against climate change, critics say it falls short on addressing the needs of vulnerable population – such as women and girls. VO The United Nations estimates that 80 percent of people displaced by climate crisis are women. That is because many women depend on climate-sensitive natural resources for income and house hold work. In addition, they have less access to climate change information. While this requires for women to be in center of solving climate crisis, women are currently underrepresented in most climate forums and negotiations. On this week’s episode of “Our Voices,” we will look at African women’s role in protecting their environment. We will ask experts for ways their voices are represented in the global fight against climate change, so that they can be in the center of any mitigation and adaptation programs. A BLOCK – GENDER IMBALANCE IN CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS INTRO – Kenyan Entrepreneurs Recycle Synthetic Hair Waste Intro Mats, Carpets [[HOST 1]] [[CAM 3 Auriane]] African women are looking for different ways to style their hair, particularly to reduce the use of harsh chemicals that can have adverse health effects. One option is synthetic hair. While no apparent health issues are associated with its use, disposing of it raises environmental concerns. As Juma Majanga reports, women in Kenya’s Kisumu County have found a clever way to recycling it. //CUT: Kenyan Entrepreneurs Recycle Synthetic Hair Waste Intro Mats, Carpets // [[HOST DISCUSSION]] [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] ===== [[HOST 1]] [[CAM 3 Auriane]] ===== [[HOST 2]] [[CAM 2 Ginny]] ===== [[GUEST HOST ]] [[Jamila]] INTRO TO SKYPE GUEST + Q & A – Wangari Kuria, Founder of Farmer on Fire [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] The UN reports communities are more successful in climate adaptation strategies when women are part of the planning process. To understand exactly how this works and dig deeper into why women are key to finding climate solutions, we invited Wangari Kuria, the founder of Farmer on Fire. This is an organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, that provides access to information for farmers in Africa. In April this year, Wangari received the Global Citizen Prize for providing access to information for farmers across Africa, as well as training and supporting women and single mothers in launching their own businesses. She is joining us via skype from Nairobi. Wangari, thank you for joining us. [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] ===== [[HOST 1]] [[CAM 3 Auriane]] ===== [[HOST 2]] [[CAM 2 Gini]] ===== [[GUEST HOST ]] [[**]] [[Q&A: SKYPE GUEST – Wangari Kuria, Founder of Farmer on Fire]] TOSS TO FIRST BREAK [[HOST 2]] [[CAMERA 2 Ginny]] Wangari Kuria is the founder of Farmer on Fire, an organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. We will continue the conversation. It’s now time for a break. When we return, we will hear from more women in Kenya – and South Africa - on how they think they can be part of future solutions to climate related issues. But we also love to hear from you on our social media platforms. We are on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and our handle is at VOA AFRICA. Use the hashtag #VOAOURVOICES. We are also on WhatsApp; and our number is country code +1(202)503-9025. We will be right back! B-Block – WOMEN LED INITIATIVES PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BACK FROM BREAK INTRO - VOX POP – Kenya. South Africa [[Host 1]] [[CAM 4 Auriane]] Welcome back, you are watching "Our Voices” - and we are discussing gender inequality in climate change negotiations and ways to improve their representation. On skype we have Wangari Kuria, the founder of Farmer on Fire, and we also have a special guest in studio---Jamila – from our partner Citizen TV, Nairobi Kenya. But before we continue our discussion, let’s hear from women in Kenya and South Africa. Our reporter Amon Wangwa talked to Esther Awuor, Sarafine Wanyonyi, and Goldlever Anyango. Also our South Africa reporter Thuso Khumalo talked to Fanny Mzumeni, Nelly Khumalo, Vivian Wade and Mbali Manana - in ‘Your Voice’ segment. //VOX POP: Kenya/ South Africa// SKYPE+ STUDIO GUEST + Q & A – Wangari Kuria, Founder of Farmer on Fire / THE CITIZEN [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] ===== [[HOST 1]] [[CAM 3 Auriane]] ===== [[HOST 2]] [[CAM 2 Ginny]] ===== [[GUEST]] [[Jamila]] [[Q&A: SKYPE GUEST – Wangari Kuria, Founder of Farmer on Fire]] [[HOST CLOSING CHAT]] [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] Thank you, Wangari Kuria, founder of Farmer on Fire for joining us. But before we close our show, Jamily how was your first Our Voice experience. Is it any different from The Citizen TV production? [[GUEST]] [[Jamila]] ===== [[HOST 1]] [[CAM 3 Auriane]] ===== [[HOST 2]] [[CAM 2 Gini]] ===== GOODBYE [[HOST 3]] [[CAM 1 Simegnish]] Once again thank you Jamila, Managing Editor at one of our affiliates, The Citizen Television Kenya. It was a pleasure having you here, in the studio. We will see you again next week with another exciting program. Be sure to continue the conversation on our social media platforms. Until then, thanks for watching! ###
- NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
- Network VOA
- Expiration Date October 15, 2023 23:59 EDT
- Embargo Date September 15, 2023 10:41 EDT
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