Inspiring & Empowering Africa's Young Climate Activists | Isabel Andam, SYND Ghana

In this episode, we speak with the inspiring Isabel Andam, a passionate climate activist from Ghana, about her journey towards becoming a prominent youth activist in the fight against climate change.

It is an incredible conversation that starts with her journey to becoming an activist, the role she sees for youth activists, and the early skills, tools, and lessons she is gaining through this work that will support the development of her future career.

A career she expects will result in the delivery of real solutions to the problems she sees in the world.

Timestamps:
00:15 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast
00:45 - Isabel Andam Introduction
02:15 - Sustainability & Youth Engagement
03:15 - Tangibility of Issue & Engagement
03:45 - Being Catalyzed into Action
05 10 - Importance of Internships
05:50 - What Is the Job of an Activist
07:50 - Turning Energy into Impact
08:45 - Remaining FIERCE
09:30 - Being Told to "Listen"
10:10 - Is the Youth Voice Rising?
11:05 - Skills Gained Through Activism
12:10 - Future Career Plans: Non-Profit, Government, or Corporate?
12:35 - Mentors & Advisors for Young Professionals
13:20 - How to Identify a Mentor
14:15 - Maintaining Energy (for the Mission)
15:30 - Advice to Future Actvists

About Isabel:
Isabel Andam is a passionate climate advocate and a firm believer in sustainable living who aspires to make a meaningful impact in the fields of climate action and youth empowerment. She has not only demonstrated her dedication through her education and experiences but also through her prestigious role as the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow for Ghana in the year 2022/2023.

During her required National Service in Ghana with the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Change Unit, she began her journey into the world of climate change. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in climate policy and deep insights into the intricate workings of environmental protection.

As the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow, Isabel has had the opportunity to participate in negotiations at COP27, where she focused on the critical issue of Loss and Damage. This experience empowered her to speak up about the tangible impacts of climate change on her generation.

Currently, Isabel serves as a volunteer at the Strategic Youth Network for Development, she is actively working to inspire and engage young people to take an active interest in climate change and sustainable practices.

While her advocacy for climate action is still taking root, she aspires to collaborate with local NGOs and government agencies in the future, aiming to provide essential support and opportunities for street children, advocate for their rights, and work towards long-term solutions to this pressing social issue.

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About Collective Responsibility
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.

Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.

Our mission is to:
– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.
– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).
– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.

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