Understanding Climate Change and Deforestation in Zambia

Caroline, an 18-year-old climate ambassador and news reporter from Lusaka, Zambia, shares her personal experiences with climate change, particularly the erratic water and electricity supply in 2015. She highlights the severe deforestation in Zambia, losing 300,000 acres of forest annually. Caroline uses radio to inform and engage her community, interviewing locals about environmental issues. She is involved in a campaign called 'Greening the Gray,' aiming to plant 2,000 trees to combat deforestation. Caroline is inspired by Beatrice, a community figure, and hopes to inspire others through her work.

What is Caroline's role in the community?

• A climate scientist

• A child climate ambassador and news reporter

• A radio technician

• A school teacher

What is Caroline's vision for the world?

• A world where everyone is fully informed

• A world with more sports

• A world with more entertainment

• A world with more technology

What event in 2015 made climate change personal for Caroline?

• A major flood

• A heatwave

• A severe drought

• Erratic water and electricity supply in Zambia

How much forest is Zambia losing annually due to deforestation?

• 100,000 acres

• 200,000 acres

• 400,000 acres

• 300,000 acres

What tool does Caroline primarily use to spread environmental awareness?

• Television

• Social media

• Newspapers

• Radio

What is the main reason for the increased demand for charcoal in Lusaka?

• Abundance of wood

• Cultural preferences

• Erratic electricity supply

• High cost of electricity

What challenge does Caroline face when interviewing people?

• Technical difficulties

• Lack of interest

• Language barriers

• People either have or lack information

What is the goal of the 'Greening the Gray' campaign?

• To clean up rivers

• To promote recycling

• To plant two thousand trees

• To reduce carbon emissions

What type of trees does the 'Greening the Gray' campaign focus on planting?

• Exotic trees

• Bamboo trees

• Fruit trees

• Indigenous trees

How does Beatrice inspire the community?

• By teaching at a local school

• By becoming an inspirational figure through her environmental work

• By running a local business

• By organizing sports events