The 22nd edition of “June, Children’s Month” promotes climate action, education, and community involvement in Paul
The Paul Regional Office of the Ministry of Education is organizing the 22nd edition of “June, Children’s Month,” an initiative that brings together children, schools, families, and the educational community through a wide-ranging program of educational, cultural, sports, and community activities. Taking place between May and June, this edition focuses particularly on climate change under […]
Back with Impact: Leading Climate Action in Cabo Verde
While we were away from the newsletter for a while, we were in fact busy leading all the activities you will find in this edition! Over recent months, Cape Verde has demonstrated that climate action is more than an agenda; it is a national commitment involving science, youth, communities, technology, governance, and diplomacy. This edition […]
Thematic Glossary: Building Resilient Communities for Climate Action
In this edition, we highlight a theme that cuts across several articles: the Blue Economy and Climate Action. Cape Verde is the sea; more than 99% of its territory is ocean, and this resource is vital to our survival, food security, and economic development. However, it is also vulnerable: sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and biodiversity […]
Climate action backed by science: Cabo Verde’s data-driven path to protect the most vulnerable
The 28th of November 2025 was truly a landmark day. Hearts are full, and minds are brimming with possibilities. We are joyful – not only because of the success of the event, but because we witnessed science in action, partnerships bearing fruit, and the promise of real impact on the lives of Cabo Verdeans. At […]
Climate Race 2025 – Cape Verde Moves for Climate Action
On 27 September 2025, the streets of Praia were filled with energy, purpose and unity as more than 2,300 people walked and ran in the 2025 Climate Race, one of the strongest civic and climate mobilisations in Cape Verde’s history. More than a sporting event, it was a vibrant public declaration of resilience, inclusion and […]
Being a Young Climate Action Professional in Cabo Verde: A Transformative Experience
As a young professional dedicated to climate action coming from beyond Cabo Verde’s borders, I found in this archipelago much more than stunning landscapes and warm hospitality. I discovered a context where climate change is not just a technical concept — it is a reality lived every day. Prolonged droughts, unpredictable weather patterns, and challenges […]
Lusophone Youth and Climate Transparency: Capacity Building and Action
Training and Mobilization Between August 14 and September 2, 2025, a series of online webinars was held focusing on climate transparency. The initiative was organized by the young members of the Lusophone Climate Transparency Hub and targeted young leaders, activists, and students from Lusophone countries, aged 12 to 35. Youth organizations and civil society groups […]
Mosteiros Resilient: Coastal Communities Taking Climate Action
In the municipality of Mosteiros, on the island of Fogo, the sea is more than a resource — it is a way of life. Artisanal fishing provides the main livelihood for hundreds of families and forms one of the local economic foundations. With an ocean coastline of over 20 kilometers and approximately 113 fishers, 37 […]
Restoring the dunes: the formula for combating rising sea levels and light pollution
The beach of the Costa Fragata Natural Reserve, on the island of Sal, is one of the most valuable sites for coastal biodiversity conservation in the archipelago. Each year, approximately 23% of the island’s loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) nest here, making this location a key site for the species. Furthermore, it is possibly the most […]
National Youth Forum 2025: 300 youth people mobilized to acceletare climate action in Cape Verde
Two days of debates, workshops and mentoring reinforce the role of Cape Verdean youth in building resilient and sustainable communities, with support from the Climate Action Program. Inês MourãoNuno RibeiroLoriana Monteiro Cape Verde has a mostly young resident population, with over 30% of Cape Verde’s population between the ages of 18 and 35. This is […]