About Us
Green Action is a nonprofit organisation based in the UK and was set up to help communities in the UK, and East Africa impacted by climate change find a sustainable way to earn an income while helping the environment. We know that trees are an essential part of the ecosystem, and we want to help local communities reap their benefits. By planting trees in a climate vulnerable region in East Africa, we will make a tangible difference in people’s lives by addressing some of humanity’s most urgent issues whilst helping the environment.
We’re looking at making a difference by planting 1 million trees every year. Our tree planting initiatives will help the environment and improve local economies in an area of the world where poverty is rampant, and job opportunities are non-existent. We are a grassroots-led organisation, and our primary focus is on implementing actioned-oriented projects that will result in a greener world.
We will particularly look to help and support groups such as women and youth to become an equal part of society by creating green jobs and education schemes. Our tree planting projects will not only provide much-needed green jobs but will also ensure there is something left for future generations to come. Climate change has had a significant effect on East Africa. The severe changes in weather patterns have led to intense droughts, loss of livestock and livelihoods for some communities. Decisive action is needed worldwide to combat the current climate crisis and save the planet. Together we can change this!
Why We Need More Trees!
Trees help combat climate change in a variety of ways. The world’s forests absorb a third of global emissions every year; particles, odours and pollutant gases such as CO2, nitrogen oxides, ammonia and sulphur dioxide settle on the leaves of a tree. Trees absorb these toxic chemicals through their stomata, or ‘pores’, effectively filtering these chemicals from the air.
Trees act as a natural barrier to global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. They also reduce the amount of precipitation that falls on the ground, which helps prevent erosion and flooding in certain regions where forest trees are present. In addition, they help maintain soil quality because they remove excess nutrients from it through their leaves while adding essential minerals back into it with their roots.
Why There Needs To Be Climate Action Now!
Climate change is one of the most pressing problems facing humankind today. Poor communities worldwide are already feeling the effects and it will get worse if we don’t act collectively. It’s not something that can wait until tomorrow or next week, either – it needs to be addressed now! Climate change threatens food and water supply systems and is causing biodiversity loss, leading to the extinction of many species. Extreme weather events such as droughts, flash flooding and hurricanes are becoming the norm, while sea level rises may soon put coastal cities below water.
Human activity has warmed up our planet by about 1 degree Celsius on average since 1880. Suppose we find ourselves at a 3°C or 4°C increase by 2100, this highly likely scenario will spell doom for the globe as such a dramatic change may result in natural disasters occurring on an unprecedented scale. The environmental effects are devastating; however, the economic repercussions are also stark. Crops could fail, resulting in mass food shortages. While at the same time, cities like London, Amsterdam, New York & Tokyo could be submerged underwater. We need to act NOW, and we all have to take responsibility to alleviate this crisis.
Climate Injustice
The continent of Africa is currently on the receiving end of climate-changing effects. Africa has recently been experiencing adverse weather changes such as desertification, heatwaves and flash floods more frequently than any other time. These climate change symptoms have contributed to a higher risk of hunger through limited crop yields across the African region, causing food insecurity at an alarming rate.
Human activities in the developed world can be seen as a significant cause of the climate crisis. In the past 150 years alone, emissions from coal-burning for energy generation and transport combined with deforestation have released more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than ever before.
The Climate and Food Vulnerability Index found that the 10 most food-insecure countries generate less than half a ton of CO2 per person. Collectively, they generate just 0.08% of total global CO2. The one billion people living in Sub-Saharan Africa each emit one-twentieth of the average person in the US. This eye-opening statistic highlights the injustice of climate change
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