Saturday, December 29, 2012

Africa expert: 'Sustainable living is a luxury'


Sustainability and green economy have nothing to do with the reality of African people, says Kenyan sociologist Auma Obama, founder of the aid organisation Sauti Kuu and half sister of US President Barack Obama.

Deutsche Welle: Ms. Obama, high expectations were placed on the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in June this year. What is still left of that?

Auma Obama: We have to realize that there are no quick fixes. We have to cooperate even more and - most of all - we have to develop down-to-earth answers to overcome environmental problems.

See full Article: http://www.dw.de/africa-expert-sustainable-living-is-a-luxury/a-16418370