Botswana should lead the fight against climate change

He made these remarks yesterday at the ongoing Botswana Civil Society and Faith Based Climate Justice stakeholder's workshop.Maokeng made a presentation on issues relating to Batswana and climate change. He said awareness efforts should target not only those in management positions, but also members of the community. In his presentation, he noted that the knowledge transfer should also reach churches, NGO's and individuals.

He said that they are playing a meaningful role as demonstrated by the workshops on climate change awareness and capacity building they have run since last year. Maokeng noted some of the adverse effects climate change has on agriculture, livelihoods and bio-diversity. The challenges that they encounter as NGO's in the fight against climate change include; lack of direct funding targeting climate change and adaptation for various communities.