From sacred, nourishing waters to existential crisis: Flooding, food shortages and climate refugees in Kenya

Jack Mazingira is the founder of ‘Towards Green Environment CBO’ in Kenya, a youth-led, non-profit organisation that works to promote environmental conservation through training, empowerment and awareness creation.

Jack is a climate activist and educator, undertaking training, educational campaigns and action days in the Nairobi area. His goal is to raise awareness among local communities of the impact of pollution on local ecologies and the long-term benefits of reforestation, ecological repair, restoration & regeneration.

Jack talks about the catastrophic impact of flooding by the River Sondu Miriu on the local community. His presentation includes powerful images to illustrate how sacred, nourishing, life-giving waters can become a destructive power due to man-made climate change. The impact of the floods included devastated harvests, soil pollution and destruction of homes and schools, leading to a refugee crisis. Jack discusses his work in the region and offer potential solutions.

Website: Towards Green Environment