🌍 CLIMATE ACTION DEBATE – NEWSLETTER Edition live Radio Debate: Climate Action and Policy Priorities We are pleased to announce an engaging Climate Action Debate between Gariba Academy and Rainbow Royal International School, hosted as a live radio programme.🗓 Date: 22nd November 2025🎙 Platform: Live Radio Broadcast🧠 Topic: Should governments prioritize Adaptation Strategies over Mitigation Strategies in tackling climate change?—🌱 About the Debate climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Governments across the world face a critical policy question: Should limited resources be directed towards adapting to climate impacts already being experienced, or towards mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions? This live debate brings young minds together to explore this important issue through research, reasoning, and respectful argument.—🟢 Proposition Team Gariba Academy position: Governments should prioritise Adaptation Strategies Highlights: Climate impacts such as floods, droughts, and extreme heat are already affecting communities. Developing countries are more vulnerable and need immediate protective measures .Adaptation focuses on saving lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure now. Emphasis on protecting farmers, coastal communities, and other vulnerable groups. Examples Discussed: Flood control and drainage Systematic Agriculture early warning Misinterpreted housing—🔵 Opposition Team rainbow Royal International School position: Governments should prioritise Mitigation Strategies Highlights: Mitigation addresses the root cause of climate change. Reducing emissions prevents future and more severe disasters. There are limits to how much humans can adapt. Mitigation promotes green innovation, clean energy, and job creation. Examples Discussed: Renewable energy Solutions reforestation and Conservation energy efficiency Initiative reduced reliance on fossil fuels—🔁 Debate Engagement the programme featured: Structured arguments from both Schools rebuttal and counter-argument Session opportunities for listener participation through calls and messages Listeners were encouraged to think critically about climate policy priorities, especially in the context of developing nations.—🌍 Key Takeaway the debate highlighted that: Adaptation helps societies cope with climate impacts happening Today mitigation helps prevent more dangerous climate impacts Tomorrow both strategies are essential, and informed policy decisions must balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability.—📣 Final Note this debate showcased the power of youth voices in shaping conversations around climate action. We commend both schools for their insight, preparation, and commitment to environmental responsibility. Together, informed dialogue can inspire meaningful climate solutions. 🌱