Hali Hewa Podcast

In this episode, we spotlight two grassroots women-led organizations in Kajiado County supported through the Voices for Just Climate Action Next Level Grant Facility. We speak with Ann Kiai of Mwanga wa Faraja CBO, whose work connects gender-based violence, harmful cultural practices, and climate action by empowering children and young girls. We are also joined by Rose Resiato from Rural Women Voices CBO, a collective of women with disabilities advancing inclusive livelihoods and climate resilience through kitchen gardening and online business training. Together, these conversations highlight why climate action must be inclusive, feminist, and rooted in lived realities.

As the world looks to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this episode explores how Africa’s youth are grounding global climate ambitions in nature speaking to a very special guest: Kaluki Mutuku. From the restoration of Ondiri Swamp in Kenya to the fight for inclusion in global spaces, we unpack what it means to restore ecosystems, reclaim civic space, and reimagine climate finance for a just and nature-positive future.

In this episode of the Hali Hewa Podcast – African Climate Stories, we dive into the creative world of puppetry and how it’s being used to drive climate action in Kenya. Kenya Institute of Puppet Theatre (KIPT), shares how puppetry,often seen as a playful art form, has become a powerful medium for engaging communities, raising awareness, and inspiring change on climate issues.

As part of the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme, KIPT has used performance and storytelling to make climate change more accessible, especially for children, youth, and marginalized groups. Through this conversation, we explore the impact of arts-based advocacy, the importance of involving local communities in climate conversations, and the ways young people are stepping up through creative expression. We also look ahead to the future of KIPT’s work and how others can support and be part of this vibrant movement for climate justice. Tune in to discover how puppets are helping bring climate stories to life and sparking real action.

In Episode 5 of the Hali Hewa Podcast, part of the We Are VCA series, host Abigael Kima sits down with Gertrude Tala from Women Empowerment Link (WEL) to discuss Women Leading Climate Justice. The conversation explores how WEL is empowering women and advancing gender justice within the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. Gertrude shares how climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls, and how WEL is working to build resilience, elevate leadership, and support communities most affected by the crisis.

The episode also highlights the strength of collaboration among VCA partners and features powerful stories of change from the ground. Gertrude outlines WEL’s future plans to deepen its impact and encourages more young women to step into climate leadership roles. Listeners are invited to connect with and support the work of WEL, and reminded of the critical role women play in shaping a just and sustainable climate future.

🎧 Inside the Just Transition: Real Talk Across Sectors
What does a just transition look like on the ground — in our farms, factories, energy systems, and financial flows?
In this episode, experts from the Just Transition Platform sit down for a powerful conversation across five key sectors:
🌾 Agriculture | ⚡ Energy | 🏭 World of Work | 💸 Finance | 🌍 Trade
They explore the meaning of justice in the face of climate change, the tensions between growth and equity, and how communities can lead the way in shaping fair, climate-resilient futures.
This is not your typical policy chat — it’s bold, grounded, and rooted in lived experience.
🎙️ Listen in and explore: what does a just transition mean for you?
#JustTransition #ClimateAction #FairFutures #EnergyJustice #GreenEconomy #DecentWork #Agroecology