Climate Change Connections

Gender and climate change One of the most urgent issues of our time, climate change is already impacting populations and ecosystems around the globe, threatening to set back development efforts by decades. But the impacts are not being felt equally.

The majority of the world's poorest people today are women and girls.  

Climate change is making it even more difficult for them to realise their basic rights, and it is exacerbating inequalities since they are more vulnerable to its impacts than men. Those with the fewest resources will be most susceptible to its negative effects—particularly women, the majority of the world’s poor.

 In many parts of the world, women still face unequal access to decision-making, formal financial systems, land ownership, reproductive health care, and education and information, undermining their well-being in addition to that of their families and communities.  At the same time, women’s vulnerability can obscure the fact that they are an untapped resource in efforts to cope with climate change and reduce the emissions that cause it. 

As innovators, organizers, leaders, educators and caregivers, women are uniquely positioned to help curb the harmful consequences of a changing climate. Incorporating a gender perspective into climate change policies, projects and funds is crucial in ensuring that women contribute to and benefit from equitable climate solutions.

Moreover, many women are denied access to new information about climate change and participation in important decision-making processes despite having unique skills and knowledge - about low risk farming, sustainable water management, family health and community mobilisation, for example - vital to effective adaptation. 

Many women are already powerful change agents in both adaptating to and mitigating climate change, and many more are willing to take on leadership roles if empowered to do so. Their leadership is critical in addressing all aspects of climate change.

Climate Change and Children 

Key fact about climate change and children 

46% of the world's population is now younger than 25 years old.  Approximately 175 million children will be affected by climate change induced natural disasters every year over the next decade. The number of children dying each year due to the effects of malnutrition – currently 3.5 million – is likely to increase as a result of climate change. Nearly 10 million children under the age of five die every year of largely preventable diseases. Malaria – which currently claims the lives of around 800,000 children every year – is sensitive to changes in temperature and rainfall and could become more common if weather patterns change. 

Our children's future matters!

Climate Change and  Travel

What is 'responsible tourism' ? Its about minimising your environmental impact - on your journey and at your destination - by choosing carefully how you travel and the nature of the place at which you stay.  It is also about having a positive impact in other ways - supporting local economies, contributing to conservation of wildlife and preservation of the natural environment, local heritage & culture. Making the right choice can really make a difference to the lives of local people and the planet. Choosing to travel with Team Kenya, to stay at Karibuni eco-cottages is the RIGHT CHOICE......

Voluntary carbon offsetting with Team Kenya can reduce the impact of our actions, help raise awareness of the issues and create brighter future for young people in Kenya including orphans and people living with HIV/AIDS.  A return flight from Newcastle UK to Nairobi Kenya (14374KM) for one passenger generates 1.655 tonnes of Co2.  You could offset this by donation of £10 to Team Kenya which would be spent in Kenya planting trees, providing energy efficient Jiko stoves, and providing training and advice to the community on important issues including environmental conservation and protection.

 When you donate to TK all of your money goes towards reducing the impact of your travel and provides sustainable solutions to poverty in Kenya. 

Fight Global Warming   - reduce your carbon footprint and promote clean energy and sustainable solutions to poverty.