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African Climate Alliance Podcast

The Case Of EACOP: How Does Climate Change Impact Human Rights?

10 Apr 2024

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We look at the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline as a case study to understand how communities are being displaced, wildlife is being threatened, and the worsening effects of the climate crisis. Panelists:Baraka Lenga (Tanzania): Baraka Lenga is a young climate change scientist and livelihood expert, and committed climate activist, based in Tanzania. He works as a Representative of GreenFaith International Tanzania chapter. Baraka is also a striker with Fridays For Future Tanzania, whcih involves asking business leaders and politicians to act urgently against climate change. Baraka is currently running a campaign against East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and all Fossil Fuel investment all over the world.Kayinga Muddu Yisito (Uganda): Kayinga Muddu Yisito is a human rights defender addressing the needs of the vulnerable children and marginalised groups for healthy and self-reliant communities in Uganda. Kayinga is currently the Network Coordinator at the Community Transformation Foundation Network (COTFONE).Clay Mwaifwani (Tanzania): Clay Mwaifwani is a lawyer, environmentalist, and natural resources enthusiast based in Tanzania. Clay is currently a Project Coordinator at Lawyers' Environmental Action Team (LEAT), in Tanzania, as well as a Member of the Consultative Board at Friends of Earth Africa (FoEA).Learn more about African Climate Alliance:Check out our websiteFollow ACA on Instagram

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