Senegalese Women Demand Climate Justice in Dakar March

Activists call for accountability from major polluting countries ahead of COP29.

Approximately 50 Senegalese women activists marched in Dakar, demanding climate justice and highlighting the impact of global pollution.
The march, held annually since 2021, emphasized the need for a decarbonized future and protection of Senegal's natural resources.
Activists criticized wealthy nations for their role in greenhouse gas emissions and called for compensation for climate-related damages.
Record-breaking floods in Senegal have affected tens of thousands and damaged over 1,000 hectares of crops, exacerbating the call for action.
Protests also targeted the new offshore oil drilling at Sangomar, urging the preservation of local ecosystems and communities.