What does it take to build a fair and sustainable energy future? ⚡ <br /><br />In this episode, hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez talk with Deborah Fadeyi, founder of REES Africa and Decarbonization Lead at Thames Water, about the journey from local activism to global impact. <br /><br />🌍 From powering off-grid communities to reshaping climate finance, Deborah’s work shows how youth leadership and inclusive innovation can redefine energy access across Africa and beyond. <br /><br />🔥 Highlights: <br />🌱 Clean energy for rural communities <br />💰 Climate finance as a force for equity <br />🏛 Empowering youth & women in sustainability <br />🌍 Building South–South climate collaboration <br />💬 Real stories of resilience and innovation <br /><br />📌 Timestamps: <br />00:00–01:51 Childhood, Energy Poverty & The Spark for Change <br />01:52–03:46 Meet Deborah Fadeyi: Building an Equitable Energy Future <br />03:47–06:44 From Tragedy to Purpose: Creating Clean Energy Access in Nigeria <br />06:45–09:08 From Passion to Leadership: Mentoring Youth & Building Capacity <br />09:09–13:32 Lived Experience in Climate Models: Why Context Matters <br />13:33–17:41 Entering Policy: From Community Action to Government Collaboration <br />17:42–21:22 Activism, Anxiety & Innovation: Finding Balance in the Climate Space <br />21:23–25:46 EcoWise & REES Africa: Financing Clean Energy Access for All <br />25:47–30:31 Modeling, Carbon Pricing & The Cost of Delay <br />30:32–37:36 Hope, Intergenerational Collaboration & The Road to COP30 <br />37:37–39:20 Final Thoughts, Music & Closing Outro <br /><br />✨ Explore More: <br />🌐 Website: www.TangelicLife.org <br />📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangeliclife/ <br />🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Tangelic_ <br />💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tangelic/ <br />👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangelic.org <br /><br />💬 Join the Conversation: What does equitable climate finance mean to you? How can South–South collaboration transform global energy access? Share your thoughts below 👇 <br /><br />✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! Your support helps us amplify conversations on energy, equity, and empowerment. 🌍✨ <br /><br />#TangelicTalks #EnergyAccess #ClimateJustice #CleanEnergy #YouthClimateLeaders #WomenInEnergy #RenewableAfrica #EquitableTransition #ClimateFinance #FutureOfEnergy
