Journal of Ecology and Toxicology
Open Access

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF POETRY AND ITS INNOVATIVE USE IN GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA

Poetry has always been associated with intensity of emotions
expressed in literary form with a sense of rhythm
and beauty. This study identifies poetry as a valuable tool
which can be used in green entrepreneurship for sustainability
and environmental safety in Africa. It also identifies
poetry as a valuable tool which can be used in climate
change education across various communities, cities, and
countries in Africa. Climate change is one of the global
issues which we must of necessity tackle with urgency
in order to prevent a global warming too unbearable
for the survival of mankind. The objective of this paper
is to highlight the health, economic and psychological
benefits of poetry on individuals, communities and institutions
in Africa and beyond. It further highlights how
poetry can be used innovatively in climate change education
in Africa to achieve the sustainable development
goals. Through literature and participant observation, it
has been discovered there is an urgent need to educate
our communities and institutions about the impacts of
climate change and ways to adapt and mitigate for global
sustainability. This paper is therefore very significant as
it explores new opportunities, practices and policies in
the innovative use of poetry for climate change education
and enhancing sustainability and environmental safety in
Africa.

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