Brews, Bites, and Banter - A Sustainability Sip and Share with Allen Ottaro (episode 18) - A Special Series of Walk Talk Listen at the UN.

This is the last of the Special Series of Brews, Bites and Banter - A Sustainability Sip and Share in which Allen Ottaro, founder and Executive Director of the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) reflects on the importance of social sustainability, especially in the context of Africa, where issues of conflict, social justice, and environmental crises often intersect. He emphasizes the importance of intergenerational dialogue, faith, and community to build cohesive societies capable of addressing both ecological and social challenges. Allen also highlights his experiences attending the United Nations General Assembly, the Summit of the Future, and Climate Week, where he engaged in discussions about long-term planning and the need for collective action to address the interconnected crises of our time.

 

Allen Ottaro leads CYNESA, which operates across 10 African nations, addressing environmental challenges through faith-based engagement and youth mobilization. He has participated in international efforts to address climate change and biodiversity loss and advocates for integral ecological approaches rooted in social justice. Allen’s work centers on the belief that a true ecological approach must listen to both the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor, bridging environmental advocacy with the needs of the most vulnerable communities.

 

Allen his personal social media: LinkedIn.

CYNESA social media handles Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and website .

 

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