Hali Hewa Podcast

In this episode, we spotlight two grassroots women-led organizations in Kajiado County supported through the Voices for Just Climate Action Next Level Grant Facility. We speak with Ann Kiai of Mwanga wa Faraja CBO, whose work connects gender-based violence, harmful cultural practices, and climate action by empowering children and young girls. We are also joined by Rose Resiato from Rural Women Voi...

As the world looks to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this episode explores how Africa’s youth are grounding global climate ambitions in nature speaking to a very special guest: Kaluki Mutuku. From the restoration of Ondiri Swamp in Kenya to the fight for inclusion in global spaces, we unpack what it means to restore ecosystems, reclaim civic space, and reimagine climate finance for a just and nature-posi...

In this episode of the Hali Hewa Podcast – African Climate Stories , we dive into the creative world of puppetry and how it’s being used to drive climate action in Kenya. Kenya Institute of Puppet Theatre (KIPT), shares how puppetry,often seen as a playful art form, has become a powerful medium for engaging communities, raising awareness, and inspiring change on climate issues. As part of the Voic...

In Episode 5 of the Hali Hewa Podcast , part of the We Are VCA series, host Abigael Kima sits down with Gertrude Tala from Women Empowerment Link (WEL) to discuss Women Leading Climate Justice . The conversation explores how WEL is empowering women and advancing gender justice within the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. Gertrude shares how climate change disproportionately impacts wom...

🎧 Inside the Just Transition: Real Talk Across Sectors What does a just transition look like on the ground — in our farms, factories, energy systems, and financial flows? In this episode, experts from the Just Transition Platform sit down for a powerful conversation across five key sectors: 🌾 Agriculture | ⚡ Energy | 🏭 World of Work | 💸 Finance | 🌍 Trade They explore the meaning of justice i...

Can electric mobility help Kenya beat the climate crisis, or are we just spinning our wheels? 🚲⚡In Episode 2 of Charged Kenya, host Abigael Kima is back with Warren Ondanje to unpack how EVs connect (or don’t!) with Kenya’s climate goals. From policies and public awareness to lessons from clean cooking and youth climate movements, we’re asking the big questions and sparking real talk. Why does e...

Welcome to Episode 1: Charged Kenya – The first episode of our brand-new Hali Hewa Podcast is now streaming! Join host Abigael Kima and guest Warren Ondanje as they take you on a powerful journey through the rise of electric mobility in Kenya. 🌍🔋 What exactly is e-mobility?🚲 Who are the pioneers and changemakers leading the shift?⚡ What did we learn from the recent Kenya Power E-Mobility Confe...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Hali Hewa Podcast, where we highlight inspiring stories from the frontlines of climate action! In this episode, we’re joined by Edwin Odhiambo of Youth & Urbanism, a grassroots organization making waves in Nairobi’s informal settlements through the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. Learn more about their work on their website here; https://youthandurbani...

In this episode of the Hali Hewa Podcast, we explore the power of storytelling in climate action with two incredible guests, Kenneth Kigunda from Docubox and Sarah Anupi from Youth 4 SDGs. Together, they share insights into their work under the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program and the creation of Tabianchi SOS, a unique platform empowering climate storytellers in East Africa.

The Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK) is dedicated to promoting the use of clean cooking solutions and practices across Kenya. Their mission is to advocate for an enabling environment that supports the growth of the clean cooking sector, while advancing the adoption of clean cooking technologies, building capacity within the sector, and enhancing coordination efforts.

Happy New Year! In this episode of the Hali Hewa Podcast, we dive into the incredible work of the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) under the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. 🎧 Join us as we chat with Bob Aston (Project Officer) and Lucy Ngandu (Climate Resilience and Livelihoods Officer), who share how ALIN is empowering communities through: ✅ Coordinated communication efforts...

🌊 New Episode Alert! 🌊 Tune in to Hali Hewa Podcast as we dive into the global shipping levy with Atina Schutz, a powerful advocate from the Marshall Islands! 🚢🌍 We explore what the proposed $150 per tonne levy means for reducing shipping emissions and how it can support vulnerable communities like small island states in building climate resilience. 🌱💪 Don’t miss out on this insightful conve...

The global shipping levy isn't just about reducing emissions—it's about bringing transformative benefits to African communities. The levy will also fund the transition to zero-emission shipping, helping to reduce Africa's carbon footprint while supporting global climate goals.  Additionally, revenue from the levy can be invested in climate resilience projects, renewable energy, and sus...

🌍 Time for Shipping to Pay Its Fair Share! 🌍 Did you know the shipping industry emits 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases every year without paying any global taxes? That’s about to change! 🌊 The UN’s IMO is proposing a $150 per tonne levy on these emissions. This isn’t just about holding shipping accountable—it’s about justice for countries most affected by climate change, especially Small Is...

Happy Friday With 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gasses produced annually, shipping is a major polluter, but a global emissions levy could change that. 💡 A fair price on shipping emissions would not only drive investment in clean energy but also generate up to $3.7 trillion by 2050 to help vulnerable nations build climate resilience. As the IMO prepares to negotiate this levy, it's crucial fo...

Global shipping transports 80-90% of our goods but is also a major polluter, responsible for 3% of global emissions—almost as much as all African countries combined.  The IMO's proposed $150/tonne emissions levy aims to change that by funding clean technologies and climate resilience, especially for vulnerable nations at the forefront of the impacts of climate change. 🌿💡 #CleanShipping #Clim...

✨ Exciting News! ✨ 🌍Introducing our brand new series on Just Energy Transition for Africa, brought to you by the @ herocircle.app We will be sharing insights through conversations, discussion, report reviews all with the aim of reassesing a Just Energy Transition for Africa, what it actually means and what it looks like. Our co-host Cherop Soy and Koaile Monaheng are brilliant professionals in...

Welcome to our first episode of the year here at Hali Hewa Podcast with your host Abigael Kima. This podcast brings together key African players in the climate to simply share their personal experiences as they advocate for climate justice in their unique capacities. In this episode, we will be doing a deep dive on a project by African Technology Policy Studies who previously were hosted on this p...

Welcome to our first episode of the year here at Hali Hewa Podcast with your host Abigael Kima. This podcast brings together key African players in the climate to simply share their personal experiences as they advocate for climate justice in their unique capacities. In this episode, we will be doing a deep dive on a project by African Technology Policy Studies who previously were hosted on this p...

Joab Okanda is the Pan Africa Senior Advocacy Advisor at Christian Aid and he shares the overview of the negotiations as we prepare for the final outcome on the Global Stocktake(GST ) and the overall cover decision of the COP28

Eva Peace Mukayiranga is a youth negotiator from Rwanda who at COP is following the climate finance track. She shares her thoughts on the progress of the negotiations on climate finance and commentary on the Loss and Damage Fund that was a historic moment at COP28

Cherop Soy is Africa`s SDG 7 Ambassador for Sustainable Energy for all and here is what she has to say on the energy track

📢Hello There! 🎊You must have heard that COP28 started on high note with a landmark decision of the loss and damage fund being operationalized. However, is that enough? Mamadou Sylla from the @lossanddamageyouthcoalition breaks it down for us. #cop28uae #lossanddamagefinancenow #halihewapodcast #africanclimatestories #NarrativeChampion

In this captivating episode, we will explore how AI is transforming the landscape of agriculture and food systems in Africa. The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), in partnership with ICIPE and Kumasi Hive, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing responsible AI development in the context of agriculture and food systems. The project, supported by IDRC and SIDA,...

In this captivating episode, we will explore how AI is transforming the landscape of agriculture and food systems in Africa. The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), in partnership with ICIPE and Kumasi Hive, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing responsible AI development in the context of agriculture and food systems. The project, supported by IDRC and SIDA,...