Kenya: Lamu Women Embrace Sustainable Business for Climate Action

Dec 23, 2024 | Amenya Ochieng
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In a move to combat unemployment and climate vulnerabilities, women in Lamu are being encouraged to embrace nature-based business solutions. This initiative was highlighted during the launch of the Women in Climate Spaces Exhibition and Forum on Amu Island.

Josinta Omuyoma, Project Officer at the Lamu Women Alliance (LAWA), announced the implementation of the “Voices for Justice and Climate Action” programme, supported by Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMWA).

The programme is designed to empower women in vulnerable communities to develop businesses that provide local climate solutions.

“We aim to further highlight women’s contribution to climate change initiatives dubbed ‘Cultivating Change: Celebrating the Role of Grassroots Women in Leading the Charge for Climate Change,” Omuyoma stated at the forum.