Propaganda we are falling for…
✅ Storytelling is infrastructure
✅ Culture is a climate solution
✅ Local communities know sustainability — they just don’t call it that
✅ Climate comms doesn’t have to sound the same everywhere to be valid
#ESGInOurLanguage#ClimateComms#ESG
What does ESG in Runyankole sounds like:
🐄 A king who mistreats cows also mistreats people. Which means leadership reflects how we treat everything under our care — people, animals, environment. That’s ESG in one line.
#ESGInOurLanguage#Runyankole#ClimateCulture
Swahili proverbs have been teaching ESG
(Environment, Social, Governance), long before we called it that. This proverb right here reminds us that;
🐊 Big challenges shouldn’t stop us from taking action.
#Sustainability#ESG#SwahiliWisdom#ClimateAction#ESG4UG
If one more #ESG report says “climate-smart” without showing how a mama in Gulu benefits, we might just scream.
Because to her, It’s survival.
🌾 A crop that survives drought
🔥 A stove that won’t choke her children
💧 Water close by
🔆 Light to help her child learn
Can #ESG be African?
First of all — it already is. You just didn’t hear it in your grandmother’s accent.
We just called it proverbs and moved on. In fact these 3 Luganda proverbs have been discussed on a COP panel.
#ESG4UG#ProverbsNotPowerPoints#WisdomForESG
Why is #Kampalaflooding? It’s not just about #climatechange—it’s a planning problem. With seven hills and natural valleys, #flooding is part of the city’s design. The real issue is how we manage drainage and #urbandevelopment. Let’s focus on smart planning to tackle the problem.
The ongoing healing of the ozone layer is an inspirational example of how the world can come together to address the climate crisis & other global challenges.
Ahead of the @UN Summit of the Future, take a look at @UNEPozone work for #OurCommonFuture: https://t.co/T309LLF4Em
Behind every statistic, there’s a story waiting to be told. What if that story was about someone you love? Let's turn data into narratives that touch hearts and drive change. Together, we can make every fact a call to action for our planet. #storytellingwithpurpose#SDGs
Authenticity turns a simple story into a powerful experience. Today we are exploring a story about Ikuru, a chimpanzee rescued from war, and how her story inspired a book and documentary. Let’s craft stories that inform and touch the heart. #Storytelling#WildlifeRescue#Chimps