One of the reasons why populations are increasing in the capital cities of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is because more people are moving in from the rural areas.

Often they go in search of work – long-term drought and political changes mean there is less land, less water and less jobs. They leave behind the century-old traditions of a semi-nomadic pastoralist lifestyle.

Guturo, Joyce, Tabitha, Mark and John talk about how their lives have changed since they've been living in the cities.

Africa: Nomads in the City

At the Climate Conference COP21 in Paris, the Caribbean has released a theme song that calls on the world to recognise and respect the legitimate claims of small islands in the face of climate change. With lyrics written by Kendel Hippolyte and music composed and produced by Ronald Boo Hinkson, this song stresses the need for greater climate justice and for a shared commitment to combat climate change. This project has brought together several of the Caribbean's greatest and most conscious artists, as part of a regional campaign spearheaded by Panos Caribbean in collaboration with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, the Caribbean Development Bank and other regional partners. 

Artists performing on the song: Banky Banx, BelO, Kendel Hippolyte, E.sy Kennenga, Jessy Leonce, Ace Loctar, Shayne Ross, David Rudder, Aaron Silk, Taj Weekes, and Deridee Williams.


1.5 to stay alive

Below 1.5  - Aaron Silk feat Shanty B and Eon Smit

A GLOBAL NETWORK STRIVING TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL: ENSURING THAT INFORMATION IS EFFECTIVELY USED TO FOSTER PUBLIC DEBATE, PLURALISM AND DEMOCRACY.

Africa: Nomads in the City

PANOS NETWORK

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