The Programs Coordinator for B. Inspired with Stories from Africa (B.ISA), Frank Abeiku Koomson has stated that the best way to create proper awareness of climate change and it’s related issues Africa especially in Ghana is through storytelling. 

According to him, intensifying storytelling will go a long way help in gaining a better understanding of climate change because everybody loves stories. 

During the “Guiding Green Growth Africa Submit” (G3 Submit) under the theme; exploring indigenous knowledge for climate actions through storytelling across the continent, Frank Koomson asserted that we cannot take out storytelling out of the climate change equation because it goes a long way to help in communicating the complexities of climate change in very simple ways.

Undeniably, he noted, understanding the issues of climate change can be complex. For instance, explaining jargons like “greenhouse emissions” “fossil fuels” “Coal Mine Methane”, “enhanced greenhouse effects etc” can be quite herculean to non-scientists, but through storytelling it becomes more easier for to people to relate.

A climate sociologist and the lead of environment in climate action of All-Africa Students Union,  Emerin Leuzzi said the story of climate change ought to be told in a manner that will evoke the emotional sensibilities of everyone.

Through storytelling, chances are that the consumers of the story will tend to embrace the problem, understand the stakes, and identify sources of tension.