Undoubtedly, Africa is the lowest global emitter, at only 4%, but countries like Senegal still face climate change’s harsh reality. Ahead of the upcoming COP29 Azerbaijan Summit, Senegalese women on Sunday, 3rd November, to seek climate justice for Africa.
Importantly, they’re seeking the protection of Senegal’s natural resources and emphasizing the end of neocolonialism. True to that, Senegal is one of Africa’s vast resource reserves, such as Phosphate and oil, which barely benefit the country’s population.
Meanwhile, Senegal is left to face harsh climatic consequences. For instance, Senegal had record-breaking floods in 2024, affecting thousands through displacement and destruction of property. Also, the nation with escalated temperatures, leading to drought in various regions.
According to one of the matching activists, Chiek Niang Faye, “It’s been 4 years that we’ve been matching, and nothing has changed. They’re spending billions to hold their conferences, but they owe us billions in compensation.”
She continues to blame the industrialized Western countries as the sole cause of global warming and echoes its effect on women and residents in rural areas.
Khady Faye, an activist from Saloum Delta, emphasizes the suffering of Delta region residents due to gas mining. Moreover, the activity has led to tremendous erosion and directly affected the nearby residents.
The women call for stakeholders to respect the Paris Agreement and stop harmful gas emissions. Significantly, they’re demanding compensation promised to African nations.
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