Philip Osano, a Doctoral Candidate at McGill University, and one of the GEG Emerging Leaders, was a special guest for “Eco Show”, a TV program on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) on September 20, 2009. Eco Show is a weekly one hour live program that engages politicians, researchers and NGO officials, as well as communities, on environmental issues. Speaking on the topic “Global Environmental Governance and its implications in Kenya”, Philip articulated the need for urgent reforms in environmental governance by highlighting the local implications of environmental problems such as climate change, biodiversity loss, chemical management and desertification. While fielding questions from viewers, Philip pointed to the challenges faced in GEG reform, spoke of the role of citizens, civil society and elected leaders, and also addressed the opportunities for local communities in the current climate change negotiations: “Individuals must now demand reforms that will realize a healthy and sustainable environment now and for future generations.” A video of the show will be posted online soon.
Philip’s participation in “Eco Show” was part of his commitment to promote public awareness for the GEG process in Kenya.
