PEMBA TODAY

BY KHELEF NASSOR, ZANZIBAR@@@ The future belongs to the youth, and today, more than ever, it is crucial that young people recognize the immense power they hold to influence change in their communities, nations, and the world. Youth have the energy, creativity, and passion to take on the challenges of the 21st century, including gender inequality and climate change. But to become the leaders of tomorrow, youth must actively engage in advocating for solutions that will not only secure their future but also create a world of equality and sustainability. One of the organizations actively empowering youth in Zanzibar is Community Forests Pemba (CFP) . Through initiatives like ZanzADAPT , CFP is offering young people opportunities to take an active role in climate adaptation and gender equity efforts. ZanzADAPT, a project supported by the Canadian government, is dedicated to promoting women’s leadership in climate adaptation, with a strong focus on agroforestry, sustainable farming practic...

  BY KHELEF NASSOR, ZANZIBAR@@@@ In the global fight against climate change, women’s leadership is no longer optional—it is essential. Women, especially in environment-dependent communities like Zanzibar, have demonstrated outstanding ability to lead innovative strategies for climate adaptation. However, this progress cannot be sustainable without genuine support from men as allies and champions of change. The ZanzADAPT project, implemented by Community Forests Pemba (CFP) in partnership with Community Forests International (CFI) , and Tamwa-Zanzibar, has recognized this truth. Through this project, women in Zanzibar are being empowered to take leadership roles in climate adaptation efforts, particularly through agroforestry, mangrove conservation, and environmental entrepreneurship. Yet creating lasting change requires more than empowering women; it requires bringing men along on the journey. When men become allies for women’s leadership in climate adaptation, they help disman...