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Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
Climate Justice in Action celebrates the activism and adaptations of Eastern Africa, one of the most climate vulnerable regions of the world. Contributions from activists and researchers highlight diverse innovations and efforts to curb environmental catastrophe through transforming social inequalities and addressing root causes. The book amplifies community voices and intersectional approaches that integrate environmental sustainability with social and climate justice.
The book highlights the direct actions and policy changes taking place in Eastern Africa today to address the pressing challenges of erratic weather, forced displacement, disasters and energy and food insecurity. It includes case studies on African concepts of climate justice and resistance, youth activism in Uganda and Kenya, climate displacement in Somalia, sexual and reproductive health in Zimbabwe and environmental graffiti in Sudan.
'Climate Justice in Action is an insightful read, powerfully shifting the climate justice lens to Eastern Africa. It foregrounds fairness, rights and intersectionality, showcasing crucial grassroots activism, indigenous knowledge and innovative solutions spearheaded by those bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. An urgent, vital contribution to current global conversations.' Admire Nyamwanza, Queen Margaret University
'Climate Justice in Action is a timely collaborative contribution that enriches the global climate conversation. The book centers diverse disciplinary perspectives and voices of communities on the frontlines of climate change activism and adaptation. A powerful resource for anyone passionate about inclusive climate governance.' Pedi Obani, University of Bradford
Katie McQuaid is Associate Professor of Gender and Climate at the University of Leeds.
Neil J. W. Crawford is Lecturer in International Politics and Public Policy at the University of Stirling.
Admire Mare is Associate Professor and Head of Department of Communication and Media at the University of Johannesburg.
Susan Nanduddu is Executive Director of the African Centre for Trade and Development, Uganda.
Foreword - Ikal Angelei
Introduction: Responding to the Climate Crisis in Eastern Africa - Juliet Grace Luwedde, Admire Mare, Susan Nanduddu, Neil J. W. Crawford and Katie McQuaid
1. ‘Why Were We Robbing Ourselves of a Future?’: Intersectional Climate Justice in Wangari Maathai’s ‘Unbowed’ - Wambua Muindi
2. Ubuntu and African Social Movements: Local and International Coalitions for Environmental and Climate Justice in Kenya and Uganda - Sheila Ronoh
3. Voice of the Heavens and the Bowels - Arinda Daphine
4. Cultural Resistance Against Environmental Destruction: Oil Extraction and the Banyoro in Uganda - Robert Birungi
5. Atmospheric Alchemy: Rethinking Paradigms of Water Abundance and Extraction - Eileen Jahn
6. Queer Mothers Putting Inclusivity, Gender and Economic Justice at the Heart of Climate Adaptation in Zimbabwe - Lungelo Ndhlovu
7. Sustainable Sudan: Documenting the past and Visioning the Future Through Graffiti and Environmentalism - Josepha Wessels
8. Contested Urbanisation in Uganda: Saving and Growing Masaka’s City Trees - Antonio Kalyango and Neil J. W. Crawford
9. Intersectional Climate Action and Disaster Resilience for Women’s Empowerment in South Sudan - Sneha Krishnan, Philomena Wambui and Nitesh Lohan
10. Identifying Prospects for Action on Climate Change and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights in Umzingwane District, Zimbabwe - Douglas Nyathi, Samukeliso Khumalo, Keith Phiri and Joram Ndlovu
11. Framing Climate Justice from a Youth Perspective: Intersectional Activism in Uganda - Antje Daniel
12. Youth Engagement for Climate Action: The Case of the Sauti-Youth Project in Tanzania - Evench Gomes, Kathy Reilly, Una Murray, Aidan Sinnott and Maurice Sadlier
13. Environmental Justice, Climate Change and Food Security: Interventions with Refugee Children in Western Uganda - Margaret Wagana
14. ‘Burdens and Threats’: Displaced Populations in Eastern Africa’s Climate Agenda - Jana Kaufmann and Sonja Fransen
15. African Legal Tools for Facilitating Climate Justice in Cross-Border Displacement in Eastern Africa: Surpassing the Bleak Legal Ideal in International Refugee Law - Dalia Malek
16. Dear Future Activists: How to Lead Intersectional Climate Action - Katie McQuaid, Admire Mare, Susan Nanduddu, Neil J. W. Crawford, Eric Ndawula, Sostine Namanya, Anabela Lemos, Terry Otieno, Juliet Grace Luwedde, Obed Koringo and Uwimana Sefu