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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2025 · 10 MIN

Why Africa’s workforce are climate leaders, not just labourers

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When it comes to climate work in Africa, inequality is rampant between local “workers in the field” and mostly Global North partners in leadership roles. Climate entrepreneur Joshua Amponsem is advocating for the visibility and representation of local knowledge bearers! His big idea? Lifting up local voices and expertise with early funding and opportunities through academia, policy and finance. Empowering the next generation of local leaders in the Global South, here's Joshua Amponsem on Climate Curious.Watch Joshua's TED Talk, 'The absurd inequality of climate work – and how to fix it'. Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Maryam PashaHosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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