Robert Slewion

27/04/2024

WATCH AND SHARE ！
see what happened in Nairobi two days ago 😢

22/04/2024

Robert Slewion , Today's April 22nd the world EARTH'S DAY under the theme : PLANET VS. PLASTIC. I Will be sharing my thoughts as Environmental and climate Activist on “HOW TO REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE ON THE ENVIRONMENT”

Reducing plastic waste requires a multi-faceted approach involving individuals, businesses, and governments. Here are some solutions:

1.Reduce Single-Use Plastics: Encourage the use of reusable bags, bottles, and containers instead of single-use plastics like straws, cutlery, and bags.

2. Promote Recycling:
Improve recycling infrastructure and educate people about proper recycling practices to ensure more plastics are recycled and reused.

3. Support Alternative Materials:
Invest in research and development of biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic products.

4. Encourage Responsible Consumption:
Promote sustainable consumer choices and support businesses that prioritize eco-friendly packaging and products.

5. Legislation and Policies:
Enact regulations and policies to limit the production and usage of single-use plastics, implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, and incentivize eco-friendly practices.

6. Clean-up Initiatives:
Support and participate in clean-up efforts to remove plastic waste from natural environments like oceans, rivers, and forests.

7. Education and Awareness: Raise awareness about the environmental impacts of plastic pollution and educate communities on ways to reduce waste and protect ecosystems.

HAPPY EARTH'S DAY to all Environmental Stewart, lead climate Activists and Environmental students at various Universities across the country.

20/04/2024

Transitioning to renewable energy can indeed play a significant role in reducing the risk of fire outbreaks across the country. Here are a few ways this transition can help:

1. Reducing Fire Risk from Traditional Energy Sources: Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are often associated with fire hazards during extraction, transportation, and storage. Transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower eliminates these risks.

2.Safer Infrastructure: Renewable energy infrastructure typically involves fewer flammable materials and processes compared to traditional power plants. For example, solar panels and wind turbines don't pose the same combustion risks as fossil fuel power plants or storage facilities.

3.Mitigating Climate Change: Transitioning to renewable energy helps mitigate climate change, which can indirectly reduce the occurrence of certain types of fires. For instance, climate change contributes to droughts and heatwaves, increasing the likelihood of wildfires. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy can help address these climate-related fire risks.

4. Enhanced Resilience: Renewable energy systems can be designed with resilience in mind, incorporating features like microgrids, energy storage systems, and smart technologies. These elements can help communities better withstand and recover from disasters, including fires.

5.Promoting Sustainable Practices:
The shift to renewable energy encourages sustainable practices across various sectors, such as agriculture and forestry. Sustainable land management can reduce the risk of fires caused by human activities, such as deforestation or agricultural burning.

By focusing on renewable energy adoption and promoting sustainable practices, we can contribute to a safer and more resilient environment, reducing the frequency and impact of fire outbreaks.

19/04/2024

THE ROLE OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S IN TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Robert Slewion

Young people play a crucial role in tackling climate change impacts on local communities in several ways:

1. Advocacy and Awareness:
They can raise awareness about climate change issues, advocate for sustainable practices, and encourage others to take action, including local policymakers and community leaders.

2. Innovation and Solutions: Young people often bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to address climate challenges. They can contribute to developing and implementing climate-smart solutions, such as renewable energy projects, sustainable transportation options, and waste reduction initiatives.

3. Education and Empowerment: By educating themselves and others about climate change, young people empower themselves and their communities to make informed decisions and adopt sustainable lifestyles.

4. Community Engagement:
Young people can actively engage with their communities through volunteering, organizing events, and participating in local initiatives focused on climate resilience and adaptation.

5. Collaboration and Networking: They can collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, businesses, and academic institutions, to work towards common goals and leverage collective expertise and resources.

Overall, the involvement of young people is essential for building resilience and implementing effective climate solutions at the local level.

18/04/2024

CLIMATE CHANGE FACTS by
Robert Slewion

Climate change refers to long-term changes in the average weather patterns of the Earth's atmosphere. Here are some key facts about climate change:

1. Greenhouse Gases:
Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect.

2. Global Warming:
The Earth's average temperature has risen by about 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the late 19th century. This warming trend is primarily attributed to human activities.

3. Extreme Weather Events: Climate change contributes to an increase in extreme weather events such as heatwaves, hurricanes, droughts, and heavy rainfall. These events can have devastating impacts on ecosystems, communities, and economies.

4. Sea Level Rise:
As global temperatures rise, glaciers and polar ice caps melt, leading to sea level rise. This poses risks to coastal cities and low-lying areas, impacting millions of people worldwide.

5. Ocean Acidification:
Increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere also lead to higher CO2 levels in the oceans, causing ocean acidification. This affects marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate shells, such as corals and shellfish.

6. Impacts on Ecosystems: Climate change disrupts ecosystems, leading to shifts in species' habitats, altered migration patterns, and changes in plant and animal behaviors. This can result in biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.

7. Mitigation and Adaptation: Mitigation efforts involve reducing greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy adoption, reforestation, and sustainable practices. Adaptation strategies focus on building resilience to climate impacts, such as improving infrastructure and implementing early warning systems.

These facts highlight the urgent need for global cooperation and action to address climate change and its far-reaching consequences.

15/04/2024

Robert Slewion

15/04/2024

TO ACHIEVE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY WE NEED TO PRIORITIZES RECYCLING ♻️

12/04/2024

Another edition of the LET’S TALK CLIMATE ACTIONS AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT SERIES this coming Friday April 19th.

04/04/2024

06/02/2024

Climate change education helps people understand and address the impacts of the climate crisis, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to act as agents of change. The international community recognizes the importance of education and training to address climate change.. Every 3rd Friday in a month, I will be sharing my thoughts and ideas on the environment and climate change to the public using my social media accounts.

03/02/2024

We can't be talking
about sustainable environment yet we stay using plastic on a daily basis and be throwing it away.

03/02/2024

reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible and it's the only pave way to circular economy.

03/02/2024

WETLANDS are biodiversity Hotspot and the mangroves protects coastallines from storm surge.The connection to nature that wetlands provide promotes mindfulness and a sense of emotional balance, contributing to improved mental health. Wetlands provide recreational opportunities, including fishing, water sport activities and swimming, allowing people to relax and manage stress so let preserve it together.

Happy world WETLANDS day.
📸John Kannah
Robert Slewion

05/06/2023

Community together for Climate Actions campaign start Today..
I will go live by 12:00 prompt
Happy world Environment day to all...

31/05/2023

A negative mindset will never give you a positive life.

31/05/2023

At this time we should be talking about how government in partnership with the private sector can collaborate to Scale Up Climate Adaptation Solutions for Liberian Smallholder Farmers. We're approaching one year now since the launched of the National Adaptation Plan -(NPA).
YICEL -Liberia UNDP Liberia UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia

20/05/2023

Am Robert Slewion, Liberian youth climate Campaigner, certified Accelerator and Emerging MIS management information systems professional.

QUALITIES;
●Facilities Training, Workshops and youth dialogues.
● Provide Education on Climate change and Community-based adaptation solutions.
● Create awareness on climate change, strike and campaign.
● MIS software operator.

WHY HIRE ME；
Have more than 6 years of experiences in climate change EDUCATION through social media, Community and high school engagement.

CONTACT ；
[email protected]
0770749829
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NtAD1wGsyWJzdff37kECH_tMXrj7SldM/view?usp=drivesdk

12/05/2023

“TOGETHER FOR CLIMATE ACTION CAMPAIGNS－ 2023” is my first initiative for this year, it's a community engagement on climate action and Community-based adaptation efforts to build a holistic approach that brings together traditional knowledge with innovative actions that not only address current vulnerabilities, but also build people's capacity to cope with uncertainties and challenges.

📅JUNE 5TH ⏰ ||
Venus ; Chicken soup factory Gulf youths center.

As part of the world Environment day celebration.
Robert Slewion
YICEL -Liberia
UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia
Liberian Youth for Climate Actions - LYCA
Actionaid Liberia
UNDP Liberia

04/05/2023

Why worried ?
Take therefore no thought for the tomorrow's: for the tomorrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

27/04/2023

We live in a generation where people's have short memories.

24/04/2023

Servant leaders prioritize serving the greater good. Leaders with this style serve their team and organization first. They don't prioritize their own objectives. Do we still have a servant leaders? especially with in our contemporary society.

20/04/2023

Imagine starting a new business, No funding for smooth business operations.
But have an opportunity for different financing options between FINANCING DEBIT & EQUITY.
Which one????

01/03/2023

It’s amazing how important the need for a specialized program that focuses on accelerating the development of young men is.
Robert Slewion is one of such youth leader championing the cause for an accelerated mentorship program for young people.

Robert Slewion is a Liberian youth climate campaigner, Emerging MIS Professional and a
Certified climate accelerator.
He works for The Youth Initiative for Climate Empowerment-YICEL Inc.
obtained an advance certificate in
Environmental science,Understanding Climate change, and Building a resilient ecosystem based adaptation planning from the UN Climate Change Learning platform.
With Nine years of experience in climate change and environmental sustainability, he has been recognized locally and internationally with several awards including; Green Ambassador, Best Youth Climate Activist of the Year, etc.
Robert is currently a Senior student at Starz University studying Management information systems (MIS).

29/01/2023

POST－ COP27
Awarded “Climate Action Champion 2022”
Congratulations 🎊 Robert Slewion

04/12/2022

Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
HAPPY SUNDAY FAMILY !

26/10/2022

During the revised NDC implementation plan launch, we were able to engaged the UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia as groups of young environmentalists and climate activists about the issues of lack of support toward grassroot Climate campaigner and institutions. They reaffirmed their support toward youth-led organization.