ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2018 (Nigeria & South Africa)

Many thanks to our speakers who shared their insights and experiences on global challenges in sustainability, environmental issues and renewable energy. The students learned a lot from the real-life example, lessons and opportunities to play a role in these fields as they venture into further education.

We also appreciate our colleagues at Imagine Scholar and Faith Academy who helped coordinate the programme. It was fantastic to have everyone involved, receiving the students’ questions and positive feedback.

We are delighted to have hosted a Career Enlightenment Programme in conjunction with Imagine Scholar, featuring speakers from Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) and Practical Action East Africa, attended by students of Imagine Scholar’s “Green Team” in South Africa and Faith Academy Canaanland, Nigeria. The webinar was an engaging and info-packed session with participants joining from across the globe to contribute to the discussion on Careers in Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability.

Speakers

Adedoyin Adeleke (Italy)

Founder/Executive Director
International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa)

Colleen Fisk (USA)

Energy Education Director
Renewable Energy Alaska Project

Sonma Agatha-Christy Okoro (USA)

Manager, Administration
International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa)

Tijana Radojicic (Kenya)

Senior Energy Advisor
Practical Action East Africa

Testimonials

Try and try until you reach your final destination

I learned from Colleen that no matter how many obstacles you face on your passion, try and try until you reach your final destination. From Adedoyin, I am now aware of why is it important to use renewable energy.

Shadrack Zunguza

You can start small and watch something grow

I learned that you can start small and watch something grow.

Lizzy Makhubela

Raise a new generation of sustainable energy experts in Africa

The webinar started with Adedoyin, who introduced the topic and spoke about the challenges faced by Africa, specifically the sub-Saharan part. He stated that Africa is rich in resources like crude oil, coffee, cotton, iron ore, gold, uranium, and etc. However, limitations to research and education cause slow progress which leads to a low human/development index. That is where the ISNAD-Africa comes in. They raise a new generation of sustainable energy, environment and climate experts in Africa to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and stakeholder partnerships to close the gap between research and practice. This then increases environmental literacy and stimulate innovation and networking in most focused area.

Norman Mthethwa

Information is important

Sonma came on and stated that students/individuals can get in the Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability space through a lot of careers. This is because information is important and climate change sustainability is best addressed by informed Environmental Scientists, Geoscientists, Biologists, Ecologists, Food scientists, Agriculturists, Architects, Chemical and Process Engineers, Journalists Landscapers, Public health workers, Academics, and Researchers.