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“The issue is finally here”
“First, I notice that everywhere, as compared to three-years ago, the Climate issue has finally arrived — both in politics and the media. Second, I find it very inspiring to see how many groups formed during the election. This gives me great joy and courage. pandemic. Despite the fact that most of us fall into the high-risk category 75 new [Omas for Future]During the pandemic, groups were formed all over Germany. These are women who walk every week on the streets. They don’t meet for coffee. Instead, they plan campaigns, network and think about ways to reach people. I have learned from other grandmothers how excited their grandchildren and children are to be doing something. This gives courage to the grandchildren.” Cordula Weimann is the founder of Omas for Future (Grannies for Future).
‘Legal mobilization’
Joana Setzer, an academic says that law is a way to channel frustration.
“If you have the science to tell you what the problem really is, but also see inconsistency and insufficient action from those with the power to address it then The law is a mechanismIt is possible to channel this frustration. It has been really interesting to witness the several ways in which the law is being used: countries across the world passing climate laws, many with measurable mitigation and adaptation targets, and courts enforcing those laws and telling governments and corporations that they have a duty of care — as in the lawsuit filed by [Dutch non-profit] UrgendaThe lawsuit against Shell by Friends of the Earth Netherlands and the Dutch government was filed against them.” Joana Setzer, assistant professor at the Grantham Research Institute specializing in climate litigation and global environmental governance
“New ways of thinking”
‘We can unite and build better systems’ — Leah Thomas, intersectional environmentalist
“Gen Z gives me a lot of hope — seeing the younger generation just get it across political lines. Even Americans can get it done. younger conservativesClimate is an important issue. I believe that there are many conversations now about identity and how it intersects with environmentalism. I am seeing people really grasp the idea that we don’t have to separate issues such as climate. Climate change, education reform, and social justice — we can unite and build better systems in all those areas.” Leah Thomas is the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist
‘Innovation & Understanding Ecology’
Esther Ngumbi, an insectologist, says that we can learn a lot from their systems.
“Knowing the work of other scientists gives me hope. For example, I’m trying to find new ways to make my research more effective.” Capture carbonTo ensure that greenhouse gases are not contributing to further climate change. Secondly, agricultural scientists are developing new methods to grow crops that can withstand the changing climate. This will ensure that all insects, large and small, above and below ground, have access to food sources so they can provide ecosystem services like they have for millennia.
My advice [for staying optimistic] is to look at the history of ecosystems on the verge of collapse — they have consistently bounced back; they are resilient. We can draw many lessons from the vast amount of knowledge we have accumulated over the years about these insect system. Esther Ngumbi, University of Illinois entomologist
‘Collective action’
‘Sometimes I swing between pessimism and very cautious optimism’ — climate change economist Alaa Al Khourdajie
“The sense of hope is what keeps me optimistic. Collective movement to deal with climate change. It’s happening at every level: individuals, schools, students, employees, businesses, and even students. Many of these are Scientists that work for institutions like the IPCC, they do that voluntarily and in the face of the pandemic, everyone kept going.
I used to teach at the University of Edinburgh, and I noticed on one occasion I was leading the students to despair, and I had to counteract it: I said, you need to remember that the cost of renewables, for instance, has drastically reduced in the last decade beyond anyone’s expectations. That’s a great thing. Good storyTo tell because we must give people hope that they can do it. We just have to act on it seriously, and follow through.”Alaa Al Khourdajie climate change economist, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London
‘Global connections’
‘I really believe that we are on the winning side’ — Evelyn Aacham, Ugandan climate activist
“World leaders sometimes disappoint us. They break our hearts and make some things worse. people lose hope. I am encouraged by the people coming together from all over the globe and seeing them rise up. The longest crude oil pipeline in the world, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, will be built in my country and run through Tanzania. Internationally, there is so much talk about this and this gives me hope. People believe that what happens to Africa will not only remain in Africa.
I am part a group fighting to protect the Arctic and Antarctic ice. Although I have never been to the Arctic, I know it is responsible in regulating the temperatures around the globe. What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay there. It gives me hope and makes me feel that I am not the only one who believes that we are on our side. Evelyn Aacham is an activist for Fridays for Future Uganda
“The next generation”
Roxy Koll, climate scientist and researcher, seeks to present solutions when presenting his data
“What gives me hope are the school students in Kerala who are actively monitoring the rains and river (using rain gauges and river scales) as part of a citizen science network in their locality…When I talk to these kidsI am happy to say that they are growing up understanding that the climate is changing and that they can monitor it. And that they may be able to do something about it.
It’s actually quite scary looking at the data before you. I try to not bring emotions into it. I try my best to be clinical so I don’t get depressed. I sometimes feel embarrassed to present my work — I don’t want to portray myself as someone negative. I will always strive to end positively by looking at solutions, best practices and adaptation measures, and working with the laws to make changes. Roxy Koll is a climate scientist at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
‘Indigenous leadership’
“Global negotiations, such as the Paris Agreement: If all the parties respect and fulfill their commitments to address climate change impacts through the provision of financial resources. We also see the potential for growth as a positive hope. Leadership and organization of indigenous people. We have a long-standing tradition of conserving natural resources and ecosystems. We should continue to do so. Gideon Sanago Climate Programme of the Pastoralists Indigenous NGOs Forum of Tanzania
‘Prediction models’
Nana Ama Browne Klutse a climate scientist says that climate predictions are going to be very bright in the future.
“Our [climate]Our confidence in models is growing as they become more intelligent. Artificial intelligence and high performance computing systems have been used. We are optimistic about the future and believe that it will be bright.
It helps us plan for the future. Let’s say we know that in the coming year rainfall is going to be delayed or low, that we will put decision makers at the discussion table to figure out what to do. Our people can’t go hungry and farmers may require alternative living arrangements. Nana Ama Browne Klutse is a physicist at University of Ghana
Interviews have been edited to make them more concise.
Edited By: Ruby Russell
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