In this episode, Dr. Zahara hosts Judith Awacorach for a timely conversation on green charcoal solutions and gender in Northern Uganda. Together, they explore how alternative energy innovations are addressing environmental degradation while also transforming the daily lives of women and girls who are most affected by energy poverty, deforestation, and indoor air pollution.

The discussion highlights the importance of gender-responsive climate solutions, centering women as key actors in sustainable energy production, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. Drawing from grassroots experiences, the episode underscores how green charcoal is not just an environmental intervention, but a pathway toward economic empowerment, climate justice, and social change in post-conflict communities.