Canadian Changemakers
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<p>A podcast about Canada’s role in supporting climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa through two impactful initiatives - Climate Action Africa and the Lake Chad Basin Restoration Project. Hosted by Gabrielle Lepage.</p><p> </p><p>This podcast is brought to you by Alinea International, funded by Global Affairs Canada and produced by Lead Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p><br><p>Please also check out Au-delà des frontières, our affiliated podcast produced in French, for more stories on Canadian international development initiatives.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
Women, Youth and Sustainable Livelihoods in Cameroon’s Lake Chad Basin
<p>In this episode of Canadian Changemakers, host Gabrielle Lepage speaks with Ornella De Vinyle Nzouegou, a value chain and income-generating activities specialist in Cameroon, and Ryan Turley, project manager at Alinea International, about sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience in the Lake Chad Basin region.</p><br><p>Communities in Cameroon's Far North Region are facing growing challenges linked to climate change, food insecurity, displacement and increasing pressure on natural resources. In this context, women, youth and producer organizations are receiving support to develop sustainable livelihoods that help improve incomes while contributing to environmental conservation. </p><br><p>Gabrielle, Ornella and Ryan discuss the role of local cooperatives, value chain development and community-led innovations, highlighting how conservation and economic development can work together to strengthen long-term resilience.</p><br><p>This episode is presented as part of the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea International, the Lake Chad Basin Commission and several other partners.</p><br><p><strong>About Ornella De Vinyle Nzouegou</strong></p><p>Ornella De Vinyle Nzouegou is a value chain and income-generating activities specialist based in Maroua, Cameroon. With more than 10 years of experience in community development, social entrepreneurship and economic inclusion, she supports vulnerable communities in strengthening sustainable livelihoods across the Lake Chad Basin region.</p><br><p>Her work focuses on value chain development, innovation and community-led approaches that improve economic resilience while promoting the sustainable management of natural resources. Through the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project, she works closely with women, youth and producer organizations to help transform local opportunities into long-term economic and environmental benefits.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>About Ryan Turley</strong></p><p>Ryan Turley is a project manager at Alinea International with more than 15 years of experience in international development. His work has focused on supporting governments and civil society organizations across a range of sectors, including education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, sustainable growth and climate change adaptation. </p><br><p>Currently, Ryan manages an institutional strengthening project supporting Ukraine's Ministry of Veteran's Affairs and oversees Alinea's portfolio of Field Support Services projects, providing technical assistance to Canadian diplomatic missions in ten countries. In addition, he supervises the micro-grants component of the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project, providing guidance, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance. </p><br><p><strong>Related Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://cblt.org/lake-chad-basin-conservationproject-pcblt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alineainternational.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alinea International</a></li><li><a href="https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Affairs Canada</a></li><li>“<a href="https://youtu.be/R1i6xX-8588?si=I3VxiA8cZCHznlwv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Là où l’on s’adapte / On Changing Ground</a>” - Documentary on income-generating activities</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>3 Reasons to Listen to This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Learn how women, youth and producer organizations are building climate resilience through sustainable livelihoods in Cameroon.</li><li>Understand how conservation initiatives can strengthen both local economies and environmental protection.</li><li>Discover how community-led solutions, local partnerships and climate-smart practices are supporting long-term resilience in the Lake Chad Basin.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>Enjoyed This Episode?</strong></p><p>We invite you to explore more episodes of Canadian Changemakers on your favourite podcast platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your community.</p><br><p>To learn more about Climate Action Africa initiatives, visit our <a href="https://climateactionafrica.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><br><p>At Alinea International, we recognize that our teams work on the traditional territories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada, as well as Indigenous peoples and local communities in the countries where we operate.</p><br><p>We respect and affirm their inherent and treaty rights, and we are committed to walking together on the path toward reconciliation, guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 12, 2026
Helping to Advance Women’s Climate Leadership in Malawi: Local Action and Community Resilience
<p>In this episode of Canadian Changemakers, host Gabrielle Lepage speaks with Joëlle Matte, a Canadian gender and climate expert, about supporting women’s climate leadership in Malawi through the Women Network for Climate Action in Malawi (WONECAM).</p><br><p>As climate change continues to disproportionately affect women and marginalized communities, WONECAM was created to strengthen women’s participation in climate-related decision-making, improve access to climate finance and help amplify women’s voices in climate policy and local solutions.</p><br><p>Together, Gabrielle and Joëlle explore how community-led climate action, grassroots leadership and inclusive technical assistance are helping women across Malawi build stronger networks, advocate for their communities and contribute to more gender-responsive climate action.</p><br><p>This episode is brought to you by Climate Action Africa (CAA), funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea International, Econoler and WSP.</p><br><p><strong>About Joëlle Matte</strong></p><p><a href="https://climateactionafrica.ca/experts/joelle-matte/#:~:text=Jo%C3%ABlle%20Matte%20is%20a%20gender,on%20gender%20equality%20and%20climate." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joëlle Matte</a> is a Canadian gender and climate expert with more than 12 years of experience in international development, including seven years focused on gender equality and climate action. Based in Montréal, she specializes in gender-responsive climate and energy policy, climate adaptation and mitigation, gender analysis, and inclusive approaches to climate finance and community engagement.</p><br><p>In this episode, Joelle shares her experience serving as team lead on a Climate Action Africa initiative supporting the establishment and strengthening of the Women Network for Climate Action in Malawi (WONECAM), helping advance women’s participation in climate leadership and decision-making.</p><br><p><strong>Resources Mentioned / Related Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://climateactionafrica.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Climate Action Africa (CAA)</a></li><li><a href="https://climateactionafrica.ca/2025/08/23/women-in-climate-action-network-wonecam/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women Network for Climate Action in Malawi (WONECAM)</a></li><li><a href="https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Affairs Canada</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alineainternational.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alinea International</a></li><li><a href="https://econoler.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Econoler</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WSP</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>3 Reasons to Listen to This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Learn how women in Malawi are leading climate action and advocating for more inclusive climate policies.</li><li>Understand the barriers women face in accessing climate finance, decision-making spaces and climate adaptation resources.</li><li>Discover how community-led approaches and international partnerships can help strengthen gender-responsive climate action.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Enjoyed This Episode?</strong></p><p>We invite you to explore more episodes of Canadian Changemakers on your favourite podcast platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your community.</p><br><p>To learn more about Climate Action Africa initiatives, visit our <a href="https://climateactionafrica.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><br><p>At Alinea International, we recognize that our teams work on the traditional territories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada, as well as Indigenous peoples and local communities in the countries where we operate.</p><br><p>We respect and affirm their inherent and treaty rights, and we are committed to walking together on the path toward reconciliation, guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.</p><br><p>Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 29, 2026
Welcome to Season 2 of Canadian Changemakers
<p>Welcome to Season 2 of Canadian Changemakers, brought to you by Alinea International.</p><br><p>This season, we explore Canada’s role in supporting climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa through two impactful initiatives funded by Global Affairs Canada: Climate Action Africa and the Lake Chad Basin restoration project.</p><br><p>Hosted by Gabrielle Lepage, the new season highlights the work of Canadian experts partnering with local communities to strengthen climate resilience, support nature-based solutions, and advance gender-responsive approaches to climate finance and policy implementation.</p><br><p>From empowering grassroots women leaders through Climate Action Africa to restoring fragile ecosystems in the Lake Chad Basin, each episode shares powerful stories of partnership, innovation, and community-led change in the face of growing climate challenges.</p><br><p>Tune in to hear from the people, partnerships, and ideas driving climate action across the region.</p><br><p>Subscribe now and don’t miss the first episode of the new season launching on World Environment Day, June 5, 2026.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Canadian Changemakers?
<p>A podcast about Canada’s role in supporting climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa through two impactful initiatives - Climate Action Africa and the Lake Chad Basin Restoration Project. Hosted by Gabrielle Lepage.</p><p> </p><p>This podcast is brought to you by Alinea International, funded by Global Affairs Canada and produced by Lead Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p><br><p>Please also check out Au-delà des frontières, our affiliated podcast produced in French, for more stories on Canadian international development initiatives.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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