Amidst the global efforts to combat climate change, two remarkable individuals, Michelle Zárate Palomec from Mexico and Sebastian Mwaura from Kenya, are set to be honored as winners of the UN Global Climate Action Awards. Their outstanding contributions, aimed at creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities, will be celebrated during the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai.
Michelle Zárate Palomec: Water for Indigenous Communities
Sebastian Mwaura: Driving Sustainable E-Mobility
Zárate Palomec and Mwaura were selected from a pool of applicants representing 120 countries, highlighting the global nature of the UN Global Climate Action Awards. Their impactful initiatives demonstrate the potential for local actions to contribute significantly to the global fight against climate change.
Championing Indigenous Communities
Zárate Palomec’s work specifically targets highly marginalized indigenous communities in Oaxaca, where access to clean water is a pressing challenge.
The initiative addresses not only environmental concerns but also tackles social and gender disparities.
Empowering Women in E-Mobility
Mwaura’s dedication to sustainable transport extends beyond electric vehicles to inclusivity within the sector. The HerGo program, aiming to create 12,000 jobs for women as drivers and charging-station owners, exemplifies his commitment to gender equality and environmental sustainability.
Q1: Who are the recipients of the UN Global Climate Action Awards?
Sol: The award winners are Michelle Zárate Palomec from Mexico and Sebastian Mwaura from Kenya.
Q2: How will their awards be celebrated?
Sol: The awards will be celebrated during the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai.
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