CIVISCE champions climate justice and resilience initiatives that advocate for equitable solutions to the climate crisis. We work with local communities to promote environmentally sustainable practices, address the impacts of climate change, and ensure that vulnerable groups have a voice in climate-related decision-making. Understanding the vulnerability of the local context to the impacts of climate change such as droughts, floods, and food insecurity, CIVISCE addresses both environmental and social dimensions of climate by categorizing the work into the following areas:
- Community Empowerment and Participation: CIVISCE facilitates the participation of communities in climate action, ensuring they have knowledge and take measures to adapt to the changing environment. CIVISCE equips young women with knowledge and tools to transform solid wastes into briquettes. By closely collaborating with local leaders and young women’s groups, CIVISCE empowers the later to advocate for their own rights and needs in the face of climate threats.
- Capacity Building and Education: CIVISCE trains and educates local communities on climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. This includes sustainable farming practices, water conservation techniques, and renewable energy adoption.
- Disaster Response and Humanitarian Aid: CIVISCE is committed to providing immediate assistance like essential supplies to communities affected by climate-related disasters such as floods and droughts. Where means are available, CIVISCE aspires to assist with long-term recovery by helping communities rebuild in more resilient ways.
- Advocacy and Awareness: CIVISCE raises awareness about climate change and its impacts on marginalized communities at the grassroot level. CIVISCE advocates for stronger climate policies and ensures the voices of vulnerable communities are heard in decision-making processes and push for equitable policies that recognize the impact of climate change on poor communities.
In sum, the actions of CIVISCE ensure the most concerned populations are supported and empowered in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change.