Climate Justice in Action: Activism and Adaptation in Eastern Africa

by Ikal Angelei (Contribution by), JulietGrace Luwedde (Contribution by), Wambua Muindi (Contribution by), Sheila Chebet Ronoh (Contribution by), Arinda Daphine (Contribution by)

Overview

Climate Justice in Action celebrates the activism and adaptations of Eastern Africa, one of the most climate vulnerable regions of the world. Contributions from activists and researchers highlight diverse innovations and efforts to curb environmental catastrophe through transforming social inequalities and addressing root causes. The book amplifies community voices and intersectional approaches that integrate environmental sustainability with social and climate justice.

The book highlights the direct actions and policy changes taking place in Eastern Africa today to address the pressing challenges of erratic weather, forced displacement, disasters and energy and food insecurity. It includes case studies on African concepts of climate justice and resistance, youth activism in Uganda and Kenya, climate displacement in Somalia, sexual and reproductive health in Zimbabwe and environmental graffiti in Sudan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529247466
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	01/13/2026
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272

Table of Contents

Foreword - Ikal Angelei

Introduction: Responding to the Climate Crisis in Eastern Africa - Juliet Grace Luwedde, Admire Mare, Susan Nanduddu, Neil J. W. Crawford and Katie McQuaid

1. ‘Why Were We Robbing Ourselves of a Future?’: Intersectional Climate Justice in Wangari Maathai’s ‘Unbowed’ - Wambua Muindi

2. Ubuntu and African Social Movements: Local and International Coalitions for Environmental and Climate Justice in Kenya and Uganda - Sheila Ronoh

3. Voice of the Heavens and the Bowels - Arinda Daphine

4. Cultural Resistance Against Environmental Destruction: Oil Extraction and the Banyoro in Uganda - Robert Birungi

5. Atmospheric Alchemy: Rethinking Paradigms of Water Abundance and Extraction - Eileen Jahn

6. Queer Mothers Putting Inclusivity, Gender and Economic Justice at the Heart of Climate Adaptation in Zimbabwe - Lungelo Ndhlovu

7. Sustainable Sudan: Documenting the past and Visioning the Future Through Graffiti and Environmentalism - Josepha Wessels

8. Contested Urbanisation in Uganda: Saving and Growing Masaka’s City Trees - Antonio Kalyango and Neil J. W. Crawford

9. Intersectional Climate Action and Disaster Resilience for Women’s Empowerment in South Sudan - Sneha Krishnan, Philomena Wambui and Nitesh Lohan

10. Identifying Prospects for Action on Climate Change and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights in Umzingwane District, Zimbabwe - Douglas Nyathi, Samukeliso Khumalo, Keith Phiri and Joram Ndlovu

11. Framing Climate Justice from a Youth Perspective: Intersectional Activism in Uganda - Antje Daniel

12. Youth Engagement for Climate Action: The Case of the Sauti-Youth Project in Tanzania - Evench Gomes, Kathy Reilly, Una Murray, Aidan Sinnott and Maurice Sadlier

13. Environmental Justice, Climate Change and Food Security: Interventions with Refugee Children in Western Uganda - Margaret Wagana

14. ‘Burdens and Threats’: Displaced Populations in Eastern Africa’s Climate Agenda - Jana Kaufmann and Sonja Fransen

15. African Legal Tools for Facilitating Climate Justice in Cross-Border Displacement in Eastern Africa: Surpassing the Bleak Legal Ideal in International Refugee Law - Dalia Malek

16. Dear Future Activists: How to Lead Intersectional Climate Action - Katie McQuaid, Admire Mare, Susan Nanduddu, Neil J. W. Crawford, Eric Ndawula, Sostine Namanya, Anabela Lemos, Terry Otieno, Juliet Grace Luwedde, Obed Koringo and Uwimana Sefu