How to Thrive After a Cyclone: A Climate Democracy Journey

In the rural district of Chipinge, Zimbabwe, the devastation of Cyclone Idai highlighted the urgent need for local climate action. This video explores how Chipinge’s community, through People Powered’s Climate Democracy Accelerator and the Green Institute, took a participatory approach to rebuilding and resilience.
Through surveys, workshops, and collaboration between local leaders, government officials, and citizens, Chipinge created Zimbabwe’s first community-led climate policy. This inclusive process emphasized climate change communication, adaptation, and resilience strategies tailored specifically for Chipinge’s needs. With support from diverse voices-including women, youth, refugees, and people with disabilities-the Chipinge Climate Change Policy now serves as a model for effective, community-driven climate action.
Learn how the power of climate democracy is helping rural communities shape their futures, and discover the transformative impact of community-led policymaking in addressing global challenges.
Explore Chipinge’s journey of resilience and witness the importance of climate democracy in building stronger, more inclusive communities.
Learn more about the Climate Democracy Accelerator:peoplepowered.org/climate-democracy-accelerator

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