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Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 11-07-2018<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A South African sailor and photographer is aiming to set a new record by attempting to become the first African woman to sail to the North Pole.<\/p>\n Lungi Mchunu is expected to embark on her journey in July.\u00a0<\/p>\n The historic expedition will take about two months, ending in the first week of September before the ice at the North Pole begins to form again.\u00a0<\/p>\n Inspired by Mchunu\u2019s bravery and her enthusiasm to raise awareness of climate change amongst the youth, Canon South Africa will supply her with a<\/p>\n Canon\u00a0EOS 800D camera and a lens to document her intrepid journey from\u00a0Rostock in Germany, to the North Pole and back again.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mchunu will use her film and photographs to \u2018paint\u2019 a picture of the impact of human behaviour on the planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mchunu says she will use her experience, and the knowledge imparted by scientists and researchers, to customise the story for her African audience.<\/p>\n \u201cI want my audience to understand the impact of our behaviour on the environment, and hopefully inspire them to change.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mchunu plans on doing an exhibition and conducting talks on climate change at schools, companies and non-profit organisations when she returns from her expedition.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n