Green Peace and Oxfarm Kenya Champions For Climate Justice For Africa,

By Bruno Aero

Family Media Staff Writer and Jounalist

 21, Sept ,2025 6.04 Pm

Speaking during the walk campaign to advocacy held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) 

Mr Hilary Ogina, Program Officer for Extractives at Oxfam in Kenya and Fr, Francis Mbuvi ofm Director Mother Earth Network

 Spoke about the organization's efforts to promote climate justice and amplify the voices of youth and communities directly impacted by climate change. Ogina emphasized the importance of African-centric policies and climate justice, highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate change on the continent.

The Draw the Line Campaign

Green Peace Communication Manager Sherry Gakii emphasize  and spoke while joined by other major stalkholders Oxfarm (K) and The Franciscan Fathers of Justice peace integrity operation.JIPC of Mother Earth Network led by its Director, Fr Francis Mbuvi partnered in sponsoring the campaign's to advocacy that Draw the Line campaign, a global initiative that brings together actors to discuss climate justice and climate issues. The campaign aims to showcase the voices of youth and communities affected by climate change, as they gear up for discussions around COP30.

Mother Earth Network 

Fr Francis Mbuvi Director ofm, Justice Peace Intergrity Operation

 is a Christian faith based  organization that fights inequality, particularly in the areas of gender, natural resources, and humanitarian response. The organization's natural resources pillar focuses on climate issues, recognizing the direct impact of climate change on land, livelihoods, and communities.

Call to Action

Oxfam Kenya's call to action is for climate justice, mainstreaming climate issues, and ensuring Africa's place in climate space discussions. The organization is pushing for African-centric policies, led by Africans, to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on the continent. With Africa contributing less than 2% to global pollution but suffering over 90% of the negative impacts, Oxfam Kenya is advocating for climate justice and policy changes that prioritize African needs and perspectives.

Key Demands

-  Climate Justice  Oxfam Kenya demands climate justice and mainstreaming climate issues to ensure that Africa's needs are addressed.

- African-Centric Policies The organization advocates for policies led by Africans, recognizing the continent's unique challenges and opportunities.

- Amplifying Youth Voices: Oxfam Kenya aims to showcase the voices and demands of youth and communities directly impacted by climate change.

Global Solidarity

The Draw the Line campaign is building global solidarity, with Oxfam Kenya joining forces with other organizations to demand climate justice and action. The campaign highlights the need for collective action to address the climate crisis and promote sustainable development.