{"id":209475,"date":"2021-11-24T13:32:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=110489"},"modified":"2021-11-24T13:32:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:32:39","slug":"south-africas-black-mermaid-inspires-environmental-action-through-climate-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/south-africas-black-mermaid-inspires-environmental-action-through-climate-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa\u2019s \u2018Black Mermaid\u2019 inspires environmental action through Climate+ Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The world leaders have met, negotiated and discussed the Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26 to limit global warming to 1.5\u00b0C. And while this hugely significant, it\u2019s up to everyone to play their part in tackling climate change. One individual inspiring such change is South African freediver, Zandile Ndhlovu AKA \u2013 the Black Mermaid \u2013 through her work and her role as the presenter of PPL\u00b0WX \u2013 People\u2019s Weather Climate+ Festival.<\/p>\n

Featuring on DStv CH-180 and Openview CH-115 from November through to 05 December, the Climate+ Festival aims to inspire on-the-ground change to save the planet. It showcases climate heroes, social activists, scientific experts and environmentalists; as well as international documentaries all driving positive change. Viewers are also encouraged to submit 26-second video messages of change, hope and action which will feature throughout the festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe festival is really about educating people on the effects of climate change through inspiring stories,\u201d explained the 33-year-old freediver. \u201cI believe this is the most powerful way to help the world comprehend the value of the natural world and how we can protect it. For me, it\u2019s been amazing to witness the diversity in voices calling for the conservation of our natural world. People are realising the impact of their voices \u2013 this is a powerful thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although she\u2019s based in Cape Town where she provides freediving lessons, Zandile\u2019s upbringing in Soweto was very far removed from the ocean. But it was in 2016 that she embarked on a life-changing snorkelling trip to Bali where she discovered her deep connection to the ocean.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was my first time ever out to sea, witnessing what lives beneath the surface and being in awe!\u201d she recalled. \u201cThis led to a deep desire to be in the water more, and so I got my scuba diving certifications. This was incredible too \u2013 the super power to breathe while exploring underwater. I discovered freediving in 2018 and did my course in 2019. I just knew this is where I was always meant to be and that I wanted to share this with the world and teach!\u201d<\/p>\n

Every freedive is a new experience for Zandile and she learns something new from the ocean with every visit: \u201cThe most important lesson I\u2019ve learned is about gift of the present. The now is all that matters, and it builds on the tomorrow we want, if we are true to this moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best memory I have in the ocean has to be freediving in Sodwana (northern KZN). We were diving to depth and the whales were around. We heard the most beautiful whale sounds, that travelled with us. As we got out of the water, the whales came closer and were blowing through their blow holes all around us. It was insane!\u201d<\/p>\n

Zandile hopes that future generations get the chance to experience such encounters with the natural world, but this can only be achieved through positive change.<\/p>\n

\u201cI encourage everyone to watch Climate+ and to share on your social media platforms what you learn so your community can learn with you. Use your voice wherever you are to encourage change with your friends, family and followers!\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on the action
Share a 26-second story of change, hope and action through to socialmedia@peoplesweather.com and stand a chance to be featured on People\u2019sWeather this November. Check out some of the clips here:<\/p>\n

Catch Climate+ on PPL\u00b0WX \u2013 People\u2019sWeather (DStv CH-180 and Openview CH-115) throughout November until 05 December 2021. Climate+ features on PPL\u00b0WX \u2013 People\u2019sWeather \u2013 Africa\u2019s first and only 24\/7 weather, environmental news and lifestyle channel \u2013 in partnership with WaterBear, Green Renaissance, Rewild Africa and Newf.<\/p>\n

For more on PPL\u00b0WX \u2013 People\u2019sWeather check out:
Website: www.peoplesweather.com
Facebook: @PeoplesWeather
Instagram: @PeoplesWeather
Twitter: @Peoples_Weather
LinkedIn: @People\u00b0sWeather<\/p>\n

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