Why the solution to air pollution & deforestation is in the kitchen | Chebet Lesan
1,730 views · Published 25 October 2017 · 6:14 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: One Young World · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism
With pollution killing over 4m people annually, Chebet Lesan of Kenya is simultaneously revolutionising access to energy and tackling endemic pollution by cheap energy sources. Chebet is the Founder & CEO of BrightGreen Renewable Energy; so far, they have produced and distributed over 100 tonnes of fuel briquettes directly impacting over 300 households. Working with their local government, BrightGreen has collected over 120 tonnes of waste from Nairobi; it has saved over 800 tonnes of trees in Kenya forests. This session took place during the Environment Plenary Session at the 2017 One Young World Summit, the world's premier forum for young leaders, in Bogotá, Colombia. The Summit brought together 1,300 delegates from more than 190 countries, empowering them to make lasting connections to create positive change. Want to join this global movement? Get in touch at [email protected]. Is your Session not on our YouTube channel yet? Stay tuned, we're releasing all videos in a planned schedule. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions. Keep up with #OYW & follow our channels: Website: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneYoungWorld Facebook: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneyoungworld/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1325301
More from this channel
-
0:30
Ali Sutton answers 'How will One Young World help you make a difference?' - Part One
-
0:37
What world issue keeps you up at night and how can your generation tackle this problem?
-
0:30
Do you believe you can be a part of positive change in the world?
-
0:34
What will be the legacy of your generation?
-
0:42
What are you doing to harness the power of social media to facilitate social change?
-
0:23
What are you doing to harness the power of social media to facilitate social change?
-
0:45
If you could dine with One World leader/ person who would it be?
-
0:49
What personal project would you pitch to world leaders?