Editor’s Note

The impact of climate on Africa is a topic that continues to garner significant attention, especially post last year’s United Nation’s Climate Change Conference (COP27) held for the first time on the continent, in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. Profound and far-reaching is climate change, exacerbating existing human impacting challenges such as high rates of poverty across the continent, food scarcity and political unrest in some parts, while birthing new ones. A prominent consequence is the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as droughts and even flooding in some of Africa’s coastal areas. With droughts becoming more frequent, resulting in water scarcity and threatening food security for millions, it ought to be the rallying call for the continent’s diverse populations to appeal to governments as well as the private sector, to take a proactive approach to addressing rampant threats associated with climate change.

In this Issue, we tap into the thinking behind such events as the Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium (SICC III) which took place in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital, and we learn about what role the Botswana’s Climate Change Network is playing in educating the masses on the adverse realities that come with not addressing the cause and effect of climate change. We also connect with entities across the continent, devoting their efforts towards recycling and upcycling for the benefit of humanity and the environment – among other topics.

As we move towards the tail end of 2023 which often signals more conferences and events including the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference which is scheduled to take place in Dubai this year, we at The Responsible Citizen Magazine remain dedicated to showcasing the role of the corporate sector in providing solutions that tackle social challenges, also highlighting the great works of the often-unsung heroes within our communities. A special thank you to our readers for staying the course with us!

Yours truly,