Ecofem Tales

Amina Jibril is an environmental advocate, peace builder, and founder of Eco-Sentinels Network Nigeria, a youth-led organization working to restore peace and promote eco-friendly living in my community of Mangu, Plateau State, Nigeria. She shares her Environmental Story with us. Mangu, a farming-based community, has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of climate change like irregular rainfall, poor harvests, and conflict over scarce natural resources. These challenges pushed me to take action, not just to protect the environment, but to help rebuild peace through sustainable solutions. Out of this deep commitment, I founded Eco-Sentinels Network Nigeria, with a vision to educate, empower, and engage communities in environmental resilience. Through the organization, we have led tree-planting drives, school outreach programs, and recycling awareness campaigns which are all focused on creating a greener, more peaceful society. One of our most impactful initiatives is the "Wast...

  Guardian of the Ocean. Diplomat of Dignity. Voice for the Vulnerable. From the bright blue shores of the Maldives, Thilmeeza Hussain rises as a fierce advocate for climate justice, sustainability , and the survival of small island nations . As the former Maldives Ambassador to the United Nations and a tireless climate diplomat, her voice has echoed powerfully — from island communities to global summits. But her leadership is not just in titles alone — it’s in truth-telling . 🔹 She reminds the world that climate change is not a future threat . It’s a lived reality for island women losing land, livelihoods, and homes to rising seas. 🔹 She insists that climate justice must focus on the most affected — women, Indigenous peoples, and frontline communities. 🔹 She stands not just for the Maldives, but for every island, every coastline, every girl watching the water rise . Thilmeeza embodies the core of ecofeminism : ✨ Policy rooted in care. Diplomacy grounded in ju...