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CLIMATE X INDIGENOUS VOICES MAGAZINE EDITION – 2025 HIGHLIGHTS OPENING NOTE 2025 has been a defining year for Climate X Indigenous Voices — a year of deep listening, bold experimentation, and continent-wide action against climate disinformation. From grassroots fieldwork to global information integrity frameworks, this project has cemented itself as one of Africa’s leading voices on climate truth, Indigenous knowledge, and digital resilience. This edition captures the milestones, stories, and sparks that shaped our journey. FEATURE I — Foundations of a Movement Project Foundations & Ethical Community Partnerships Our year began where all great stories do — on the ground. Core teams were formed across Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya and regional media hubs, with contracts, TORs, and workflow structures firmly established. Early engagement with Indigenous partners — including the Tjwa community and others — ensured ethical collaboration, transparent consent, and storytelling shaped with communities, not about them. FEATURE II — Investigating the Climate Lie Machine Grassroots Disinformation Research In Matabeleland North, our field teams completed a landmark study with the Tjwa community. The research reveals how climate disinformation impacts resource access, daily decision-making, and community adaptation. These findings now anchor our content pipeline — from animations to community exhibitions — and the full report will be released on our public document-sharing platform. Africa Climate Disinformation Toolkit The continent’s first integrated guide to climate misinformation has been finalised. Led by an information integrity expert, the toolkit documents: Recurring myths Localised misinformation patterns Platform-driven manipulation Emerging online climate narratives Launching this December via webinar, the Toolkit already informs youth trainings and content strategy. It will be publicly accessible for download and reading. FEATURE III — Art as Resistance Art-Driven Dissemination Strategy From murals to exhibitions, 2025 strengthened the role of art in climate truth-telling. Community artists partnered with us to transform research into accessible, culturally rooted visual storytelling. A centerpiece was the exhibition inspired by The Last Forest documentary, showcased at the Green Cities Expo in September. FEATURE IV — Nurturing the Next Generation of Climate Truth Creators Green Media Accelerator: Fake News Fighters Track In Nairobi, the Green Media Accelerator launched a dedicated track for Fake News Fighters (FNF) — now one of Africa’s leading climate information integrity models. Through mentorship, fact-checking skills, and seed funding, FNF empowered young media innovators to produce verified, creative responses to climate lies. INFORMATION INTEGRITY HIGHLIGHTS Positioning Africa in the Global Info Integrity Landscape 2025 saw FNF align with the UNESCO Declaration for Information Integrity in the Public Sphere, marking a milestone for African-driven climate truth models. In 2026, FNF will contribute directly to shaping the world’s first Climate Information Integrity Framework, anchoring African solutions in global policy spaces. Fake News Fighters Bootcamps – Kenya & Uganda Using UKWELI as the core tool, two bootcamps trained 30 young creators to: Fact-check climate misinformation Detect platform manipulations Produce counter-narratives Map the real-world impacts of false climate stories These creators now feed into a continent-wide content pipeline. FEATURE V — Content, Storytelling & Digital Resistance Voices Rooted Podcast Production of the first episodes began this month. Key recordings include: Dr. Albert K. Barume, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous leaders and frontline climate defenders The podcast positions Indigenous wisdom at the centre of Africa’s climate discourse. Hope Not Heat! — Log Off The Lies Digital Campaign Bold. Satirical. Youth-driven. Log Off The Lies has become our strongest weapon against climate misinformation. Highlights: Infomercial launched in October — 2 million views Hero content released last week — 1.8 million views Youth social storm platform launched — 100+ engagements and counting Humour + fact-checking = sharper climate awareness among youth audiences This campaign now shapes the continent’s conversation on online climate manipulation. Influencer Travel Vlogs Travel and contracting with leading African vloggers is underway. Their content — spotlighting Indigenous adaptation stories — will be released early next year for wider impact. Documentary Production In Zimbabwe: Filming completed in August. Trailer for The Last Forest reached 2.5 million views. Festival submissions are being prepared for 2026. In Uganda: Filming has begun, expanding the documentary footprint across the region. A major national event is planned to engage policy makers on Indigenous Peoples' Rights, Conservation, FPIC and Extractive Industries. FEATURE VI — Youth Creativity & Climate Knowledge Climate Fake News Smackdown This creative competition invited youth to challenge climate myths. Three winners — one each from Zimbabwe, Kenya and Uganda — are now producing myth-busting content for release this month. Climate Facts Animations Three animated explainers are in production: Episode 1 releases on 10 December Episode 2 is complete Episode 3 follows early next year These animations demystify climate disinformation for youth audiences. FEATURE VII — Growing a Continental Network Africa Climate Labs Network Content hubs across East and Southern Africa are collaborating to build an Africa-wide front against climate disinformation. 2026 will deepen: Joint content planning Regular reporting Skill exchanges Coordinated distribution strategies Mid-term M&E is tracking reach, narrative shifts, and behaviour change across communities. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Fake News Fighters Wins Amnesty International Zimbabwe Award FNF received the Digital Creativity Award, affirming that information integrity is fundamental to climate justice. Without reliable information, communities cannot defend their rights, advocate for policy change, or hold powerful actors accountable. LOOKING AHEAD — 2026 AND BEYOND Next year, Climate X Indigenous Voices pivots from standalone outputs to continent-wide narrative influence. Key Priorities for 2026 Expanding UKWELI’s integration into broader African dialogues on climate truth and Indigenous resilience Strengthening the Fake News Fighters track for Zimbabwean and Tanzanian innovators Documentary production in Kenya and Tanzania A refreshed, more dynamic phase of the Hope Not Heat! campaign Strategic release of delayed content to maximise engagement 2026 will be the year the project scales from impactful storytelling to movement-level influence.










![ADEGAN 1 — EKSTERIOR, HALAMAN KOSONG — SIANG
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Sebuah halaman beton kosong. Langit cerah. Angin kecil menggulung satu daun kering lewat frame. Tidak ada siapa-siapa.
Suara: Angin sepoi, langkah kaki kecil di kejauhan.
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ADEGAN 2 — EKSTERIOR, SAMA — LANJUTAN
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Cewek masuk frame dari kiri. Rambut berantakan, baju lusuh, ekspresi capek berat. Menyeret kursi kayu dengan satu tangan.
Suara: Gesekan kaki kursi di beton. Sreeet... sreeet...
Dia berhenti di tengah frame. Taruh kursi dengan hati-hati. Mengelap keringat. Duduk. Wajahnya berubah dari capek jadi senyum damai.
Dia menutup mata. Menghirup napas panjang. Puas.
Suara: Desah napas lega.
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ADEGAN 3 — EKSTERIOR, SAMA — LANJUTAN
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Dari sisi kanan frame, Cowok muncul. Berjalan tanpa suara. Postur lurus kaku. Ekspresi benar-benar datar, mata setengah tertutup.
Dia berhenti tepat di samping kursi, berdiri menghadap depan. Tidak melihat si Cewek. Tidak melihat kursi. Hanya... ada.
Suara: Hening. Angin.
Cewek membuka satu mata. Melirik ke atas ke arah Cowok.
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ADEGAN 4 — INTERAKSI PERTAMA
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Cewek menunjuk dirinya sendiri, lalu menunjuk kursi. "Ini aku. Kursi."
Cowok melirik dengan mata super lambat. Dari bola mata bawah, naik sedikit. Melihat Cewek. Melihat kursi. Kembali melihat lurus ke depan. Tidak bereaksi.
Cewek berdiri. Gestur mempersilakan duduk dengan dua tangan. Wajah ramah.
Cowok menggeleng kecil. Sekali. Datar.
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ADEGAN 5 — LOOP TAWAR-MENAWAR
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Cewek menawarkan kursi — gestur lebih besar.
Cowok menolak — geleng makin tipis.
Cut ke Cewek: menawarkan dengan mata melotot.
Cut ke Cowok: geleng dengan mata masih setengah tutup.
Cut ke Cewek: menawarkan sambil melompat kecil.
Cut ke Cowok: geleng sambil memejamkan mata.
Speed ramp: Sekarang bergantian super cepat. Gestur tawaran makin absurd — Cewek menunjuk kursi, tepuk kursi, gosok-gosok kursi, peluk kursi, angkat kursi ke arah Cowok. Cowok tetap menggeleng datar di setiap cut.
Suara: Whoosh whoosh whoosh makin cepat. Lalu tiba-tiba...
HENTI TOTAL.
Suara: Record scratch. Hening.
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ADEGAN 6 — LEDAKAN
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Cewek diam membeku. Senyumnya patah. Wajahnya berubah jadi gelap, bayangan menutupi mata.
Dia mengangkat kursi tinggi-tinggi di atas kepala dengan dua tangan. Pose seperti mau banting.
Mulutnya terbuka (seolah teriak, tapi tanpa suara).
LEMPAR KERAS. Kursi keluar frame kanan.
Suara: BRAAAK... creak... creak... (suara kursi jatuh berdebum, lalu goyang-goyang di luar frame, akhirnya diam)
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ADEGAN 7 — HENING PASCA BADAI
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Keduanya berdiri. Tanpa kursi. Saling berhadapan dari jarak dua meter.
Cowok menatap Cewek. Cewek menatap Cowok. Nafas Cewek masih naik turun karena emosi.
Cowok... masih datar. Tidak terpengaruh sama sekali.
Angin lewat lagi. Daun kering yang sama dari Adegan 1 lewat lagi.
Suara: Angin sepoi.
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ADEGAN 8 — PUNCHLINE PERTAMA
[Shot close-up ke tangan Cowok]
Tangan Cowok masuk ke saku celana. Gerakan super lambat.
Klik... (bunyi logam kecil)
Tangannya keluar. Memegang sesuatu yang terlipat. Kecil. Persegi panjang.
Dia letakkan di tanah.
Klik... klik... klik... Dibukanya dengan tiga gerakan terpisah dan lambat.
Sekarang terlihat: kursi lipat kecil. Sangat kecil. Hanya cukup untuk pantatnya sendiri.
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ADEGAN 9 — DUDUK
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Cowok duduk. Pelan. Punggung lurus. Tangan di paha. Lutut naik karena kursi terlalu pendek. Tapi dia duduk dengan postur sempurna.
Dia menutup mata. Menghembuskan napas dari hidung kecil. Wajahnya tetap datar, tapi ada sedikit sudut bibir naik. Puas versinya sendiri.
Cewek melihat semua ini dari sisi kiri frame. Mulutnya menganga. Mata melebar. Seluruh tubuhnya membeku.
Suara: Cricket sound. Jangkrik.
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ADEGAN 10 — TWIST AKHIR
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Cewek berjalan mendekat. Bukan ke kursi lipat. Bukan ke depan Cowok. Tapi ke... samping-belakang Cowok.
Cowok masih duduk dengan mata terpejam.
Cewek berdiri tepat di belakangnya. Mengukur jarak. Membidik.
Dia jongkok sebentar, lalu...
DUDUK DI ATAS KEPALA COWOK.
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ADEGAN 11 — FREEZE FINAL
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Cowok duduk di kursi lipat kecil. Postur tetap lurus. Mata masih terpejam. Tapi sekarang muncul satu tetes keringat besar di pelipisnya.
Di atas kepalanya, Cewek duduk bersila. Senyum puas kembali ke wajahnya. Mata tertutup. Damai. Seperti di Adegan 2.
Keduanya diam.
Kamera hold 3 detik.
Kartu judul muncul:
"KURSI"
Suara: Pop kecil saat judul muncul. Lalu sunyi.
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