Environmental Conservation & Climate Action

Worldwide, 1.8 billion people under the age of 15 breathe air that is so polluted that it risks their health and development. Children and young people are more affected by air pollution than adults, and long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to changes in brain structure which may disrupt learning and cognition. In addition to cardiovascular- and respiratory-related NCDs, evidence is emerging of other effects of air pollution, such as diabetes, neurological development issues in children and neurological problems in adults, according to WHO. Along with harming human health, air pollution can cause a variety of environmental effects which exacerbates climate change, contaminates ecosystems, and kills plants and animals.

As the world grapples with the consequences of global warming and environmental change, every effort towards facilitating environmental protection is worthwhile. More so, whereas global and national macro-interventions largely important, there is need to support and promote micro-interventions that encourage engagements of communities to promote environmental protection. It is vital that households, institutions, schools and even businesses/companies be empowered to play their part in protecting the environment, by being good stewards and actively preserving our ecosystem right from their backyard or compound.

DRF is at the forefront of the campaign to address the climate change effect on communities.