Samuel Yagase

Samuel’s life has been dedicated to improving matters related to environmental racism, health, education, and local governance. He is featured in the short film called ‘Mabele Na Biso’ (Our Land).Since the film was made in 2012, his region has been experiencing a dramatic increase in flooding due to the climate crisis, destroying health centers, schools and agriculture.

Samuel is part of a collective call for governments, large NGOs, and multinational corporations to prioritize the wisdom of those on the frontlines. With the reality of the climate emergency and new global focus on the Congo’s ‘carbon bomb’ in the peat lands, Samuel hopes there will be a fast shifting of power so there can be true collaboration for climate solutions and mitigation.