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Africa: Why Girls' Education is Key in War Against Climate Change
allAfrica, 1 May 2019
One year ago I was on an all-female expedition to Antarctica aimed at heightening women's influence as decision-makers on issues that shape our planet. It wasn't long before I… Read more »
Why Girls' Education is Key in War Against Climate Change
Progress in girls' education and climate change are integrally connected. A ground-breaking study by the global coalition Project Drawdown identified family planning and educating girls among the top 10 out of 100 most powerful solutions to addressing climate change, writes Alice Ruhweza for Conservation International.
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