Senegalese women activists in Dakar demand climate justice and accountability ahead of COP29.

Around 50 Senegalese women climate activists marched in Dakar, demanding climate justice before COP29. They called for accountability from polluting countries, emphasizing that Africa contributes only 3.8% to global emissions. Following devastating floods that impacted tens of thousands and damaged crops, the activists urged respect for the Paris Agreement and protection of local resources, particularly against oil drilling in the Saloum Delta.

November 02, 2024
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