In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, host Mason Pashia sits down with Amara Nwuneli, the Africa 2025 Earth Prize regional winner, to discuss her inspiring work tackling urban climate challenges in Lagos, Nigeria. Amara shares how her project, The Green Sustainability Hub, integrates sustainable infrastructure into underserved communities by transforming waste into green spaces. From her experiences at COP 30 to her journey of securing grants and mentorship, Amara provides an inspiring look into youth-driven climate solutions, the importance of experiential learning, and the power of starting small to create meaningful change. Tune in to hear how mentorship and real-world projects can empower young leaders to reimagine urban sustainability.

Outline

• (00:00) Criteria for Park Locations
• (09:32) School vs Real-World Learning
• (14:09) Finding the Earth Prize and Mentorship
• (18:32) Marketing and Communications Skills

Links

• Watch the full video here
• Read the full blog here
• LinkedIn
• Preserve Our Roots
• The Earth Prize