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b. 1993 Kenya
Charlot Magayi (born c. 1993) is a Kenyan stove designer, climate activist and an Earthshot Prize winner in 2022. She and her company Mukuru Stoves were awarded a million pounds.
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If you have a solution for Africa, for the environment, for people - let people know, and allow yourself to get the support you need
Africa doesn’t lack innovation; it just needs more trust and support to let that innovation flourish
Climate justice must mean that no one is left breathing smoke, living in darkness, or paying the price for a crisis they didn’t create.
We don’t need more pledges; we need partnerships that trust local capacity and channel resources to where they will save both lives and the planet
The impact of household air pollution, especially in rural areas, is not well understood
Climate solutions that don’t reach the poorest communities are incomplete
This new generation is redefining what leadership looks like and proving that the solutions we need already exist where the problems are most urgent
Reforestation and nature-based carbon projects led by local women’s cooperatives are severely underfunded
I’m renewing my personal commitment to consume more consciously, to buy less, repair more, and support brands that prioritize people and the planet
Young people are creating solutions, they're advocating for us to protect our environment and I encourage them to keep doing that and coming up with fresh ideas
To truly scale impact, we need policymakers and governments involved to drive broader awareness and education
We want to protect the environment as well as the health of our local communities
Government support through policy could accelerate progress
The inspiration came from a very personal place
When given trust and investment, they not only participate in the green economy but also have the power to redefine it and position Africa as a global leader in sustainable innovation
I’ve seen so many smart, practical solutions remain stuck at the community level, not because they don’t work, but because the people behind them aren’t trusted or supported enough to scale
What excites me most is their ability to rethink challenges as opportunities, whether it’s turning waste into energy, creating new livelihoods, or designing technologies rooted in local realities
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