Jennifer Uchendu
The Eco-anxiety Africa Project
Free
How is Climate Change Affecting Mental Health in Africa?
Join us for the next NextGen Speaker Series session featuring The Eco-Anxiety Africa Project (TEAP). This conversation will explore the often-overlooked link between climate change and mental health in Africa, highlighting how eco-anxiety is experienced across the continent and the youth-led initiatives that are building resilience and local capacity.
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- 8:00 am – 9:00 am EST · Virtual
Panelists
Ayomide Olude
The Eco-anxiety Africa Project
Jennifer Uchendu is a climate advocate and founder of SustyVibes, a youth-focused organisation promoting sustainability through advocacy and community projects. Her work examines the intersections of climate change and mental health, focusing on research, advocacy, and support systems for young people. In 2024, she was named among the inaugural National Geographic 33 for her leadership in advancing psychosocial resilience to climate change among young Africans.
Ayomide Olude is an environmentalist who designs and implements development projects guided by principles of justice, human rights, and sustainability. She uses data and lived experiences to inform initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. She is a board member of the Resilience Project UK and Global Youth Strategy on Air Pollution. Ayomide is currently exploring the intersections between environment, intergenerational equity, and mental well-being through her work at The Eco-Anxiety Africa Project.