Learning from Children

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About this episode: The fifth episode focuses on adults' role in tackling the climate crisis. Our guest expert, Tah Kennette Konsum, shares their knowledge and experiences with us. We discuss the responsibility adults have towards children in this crisis, recognizing that children's rights extend beyond protection to include meaningful participation in society. Adults must create inclusive platforms for their engagement without exploiting them for personal agendas. We emphasize the importance of intergenerational solidarity and collaboration, as addressing the climate crisis requires collective effort. We discover how adults can support and empower children in their journey towards a sustainable future, amplifying their voices and fostering their agency.

Guest: Tah Kennette Konsum is a non-profit executive and community organizer from Oku, Northwestern Region of Cameroon. As the Executive Director of the Society for the Promotion of Initiatives in Sustainable Development and Welfare (SOPISDEW) Cameroon, he is involved in numerous projects that raise awareness about environmental and climate protection among children and young people. His hometown, the Oku region, is located in the Anglophone part of Cameroon and is home to a diverse range of endemic wildlife and plants. The rich biodiversity, which also serves as the livelihood of the local communities, is being threatened by the climate crisis. Additionally, the region is grappling with an armed conflict that has caused instability for many years.

This podcast, Climate Action - Child Protection, is produced by SOS Children's Villages weltweit and explores various dimensions of the connection between the climate crisis and children and youth rights. Throughout six episodes, climate journalist Leonie Fößel and researcher Jakob Nehls host impressive experts from around the world to discuss a specific aspect of this topic. On this journey, the listener will gain sensitivity to the urgency of action as well as expertise in selected fields.