Girls, Women & Climate Change.
How are you working to transform education for gender equality in your community? Question on UNGEI #transformeducation series.
Gender equality should be the first step to tackling the challenges of climate change.
Of the 68.5 million people unceremoniously displaced around the world, it is estimated that 21.5 million people have been annually displaced because of climate related issues as of 2019.
Bearing in mind that 90 percent of children in the world get their first source of education from their mothers, emphasis education and raising awareness for schools, agribusinesses, residential and commercial entities on their roles in kickstarting sustainable development through innovative solar solutions in the global economy should be paramount.
A major shift for our next generation to key into transforming education would be introducing solar energy generated schools across underrepresented communities that’ll replace traditional electricity to solar energy, and serve as a safe hub for girls and boys to learn about sustainable practices, effects of climate change ultimately advocating for social justice and addressing sustainable development goals.
Climate change is one of those events we cannot control but can reduce by taking a stance as research has shown girls and women are the direct beneficiaries of the costly effects of climate change.
Women give voice to the needs of the earth and human society in a way that organizations and institutions haven’t been doing resulting to our drive to provide safe solar hubs unified for the cause of demanding social justice and care for the planet we call ‘Mother Earth.’
As Maya Angelou would say — “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
That is where the power to effect permanent, lasting change can be found for now and the generation ahead.
Empower the younger generation for the future!
Transform Education!
#WomenCan
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Dirichi O.P.
