HOW TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: THE YOUTH PERSPECTIVE
Climate change has caused environmental alertness amongst nations narrowed down to communities. In Northern Region, most communities have had their resources endangered and under threats of climate change effects. Young people in these communities have no other option than to collectively safeguard these resources to protect their environment. A climate change Instruction Camp was organized for young people in various communities to invoke their alertness and equip them to take practical and affordable actions.
Below are some actions adopted by the young people to safeguard various resources in their respective communities.
Tip #1-Improve Sanitation
Young people from Sang a community in the Mion District, leverage on other youth groups in their community, the market occupants, sanitation officers (zoomlion sanitation agency in charge of waste disposal), the district assembly and the support of the traditional leaders to clear heap of waste and unclogged choked gutters.