The Grassroots Story: Why Keeping 1.5°C is Vital from the Global South Perspective

Abstract

This commentary by a youth leader from Ghana discusses how the concept of climate change has not been sufficiently localized or adapted for knowledge transfer within communities. Though collective knowledge and understanding is increasing in communities in the Global South, the effects of climate change disproportionately affect those communities. In order to keep the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement alive, the author advocates for a joint effort from all stakeholders and outlines a need for a decentralized comprehension of climate change, its effects, mitigation, and adaptation.