The Newsroom Africa, organizers of the Digital Journalism Summit brought together journalists, climate advocates and content creators to champion the conversation on climate action for a sustainable future at the British Council. Topics ranging from ethical AI, digital influence, climate change, sustainable development, among others were discussed to enhance the use of digital channels to drive climate and social impact. Professionals such as Emefa Apawu, Ameyaw Debrah, Natalie Fort, Abena Soreno, Micheal Tsatsu Axolu, Etornam Kumashie, Miriam Uduack Mensah, led discussions centered around African storytelling through climate journalism.

Digital storytelling

As media professionals we have the ability to transform Africa by using our global platforms to tell stories that impact the world. Having the ability to make people care through one’s stories of hope and resilience is important. That fosters unity between Africa and the rest of the world and can help shape a future where we can all dream big while creating sustainability. Using local dialect and AI tools to educate rural folks can also foster actions that reduce pollution, a major cause of climate change in small communities.

World Sustainability Organization

Partners of the summit including World Sustainability Organization through its African representative, Natalie Fort, encouraged journalists and storytellers to use their platforms to advocate for climate action to earn renumeration from the organization as a form of support. According to her, the WSO supports young people who amplify their voices through digital channels for social media advocacy.

Final Remarks

In her remarks, the Barbados High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland said, “All of you here are advocating for a bigger vision of ideas, imagination and influence. And I am here to support any effort around climate change.”

In proferring solutions to the climate justice in Ghana, Deputy CEO of the Forestry Commission, Mr Elikem Kotoko, charged changemakers at the event and across Africa to adopt a school in their communities where they can teach young people about the effects of pollution to imbue values neccessary for global citizenship participation among them.