Natalie Gwatirisa
Natalie Gwatirisa is a prominent climate advocate and activist from Zimbabwe tackling key challenges such as:
Youth Inclusion: Natalie promotes meaningful participation of young people in climate decision-making processes, recognizing their potential as active agents of change. She believes African leaders should empower youth with skills, knowledge, and expertise to drive a just energy transition and green economies.
Climate Democracy: Natalie advocates for inclusive climate empowerment, climate justice, and localized climate solutions, emphasizing the need for participatory democracy and community engagement in achieving social justice and sustainability.
Governance and Shared Power: Natalie works to strengthen democratic institutions, promote transparency and accountability in governance, and foster shared power at climate decision-making spaces. She believes in moving beyond tokenism, ensuring young people are actively involved in policy-making, programming, and governance, rather than just attending meetings.
Through her work with Global Impact Initiative formerly known as All For Climate Action and Accountability Lab Zimbabwe, Natalie continues to make a meaningful impact in climate advocacy, prioritizing social justice, community empowerment, and sustainability .
Explorer Resources
From the Ground Up: Building Peace Through People-Centered Governance
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Explorando el potencial de las energías comunitarias en el Corredor Minero colombiano
FortaleceTEJ un proyecto con enfoque multisectorial para potenciar visiones territoriales y productivas del Cesar.
De la pobreza energética a la acción colectiva: Un modelo sistémico para desarrollo en La Guajira
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State Capture: From Insight to Influence
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