African Climate Alliance Podcast

TEASER: Gendered Conditions, Women in Zimbabwe's Climate Crisis

Episode Summary

In this episode, we travel to Zimbabwe to hear how young people, especially women, are confronting the climate crisis in their communities. From drought and food insecurity to gender inequality and climate migration, we explore how youth and gender shape the fight for climate justice. Through the voices of Christina, Wayne, and Anesu, we learn that the path to a just future begins with those most affected by the crisis.

Episode Notes

Episode 1

In this episode of the African Climate Alliance Podcast, we focus on Zimbabwe, where young people, particularly women, are standing on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Across the country, the impacts of climate change are being felt in everyday life. Droughts are leaving families without food and water, while climate migration and menstrual health challenges are deepening existing inequalities. Through the voices of Christina, Wayne, and Anesu, young activists and students who are leading action in their communities, we explore how youth and gender come together to drive resilience, justice, and hope.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How rising temperatures and water scarcity are affecting young girls’ health and education.
• The experiences of women left behind as men migrate in search of work during worsening droughts.
• The creativity of rural communities that are developing local, low-cost climate solutions.
• The urgent need for inclusive decision-making and gender-responsive climate financing.

Despite the challenges, these young Zimbabweans remind us that communities already hold many of the solutions to the climate crisis. What they need is recognition, support, and access to resources. Their message is clear: climate justice can only be achieved when everyone is included.

About Season 3

For Season 3 of the podcast, we interviewed young activists in our network across 5 African countries: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, and Kenya. The lesson? Climate stories aren't always stories about the climate. They are stories about how a rapidly changing world affects our daily lives and decisions.