We can change so much in the world

In the lead up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt in November 2022, a new video series, Voices of Change, features ten interviews with some of the world’s indefatigable climate activists, looking at their courage to persist against all odds, while advocating for change and solutions to protect vulnerable communities and our planet. The second interview in the series features Elizabeth Wathuti, a climate activist from Kenya. She is also the UN Green Climate Fund’s Climate Youth Champion and the Founder of the Green Generation Initiative.’

Most of the things that are happening in the world right now are because we have chosen to put profits above the people and our planet.

Elizabeth Wathuti, Climate Activist, Kenya

In 2016, Elizabeth Wathuti founded the Green Generation Initiative – a youth-led initiative aimed at addressing environmental issues through education, tree growing for impact, advocacy, and activism. The Green Generation Initiative’s work is to create a generation of environmentally conscious individuals by educating and empowering children and communities to love nature.

Watch the video below