Fatshimetrie would like to share insights on the recent climate activism in Kisumu, Kenya, where numerous activists took to the streets to protest against the presence of fossil fuel industries harming their region. Their primary goal is to combat global warming and its adverse impact on local water bodies and dependent ecosystems.
George Bush, a climate activist from Friday for Future and member of the Kisumu Environmental Champions, stressed the importance of the upcoming INC4 meeting of the United Nations Environment Program aimed at developing a binding treaty on plastics. He called upon the government to support and enforce this treaty to hold multinational corporations accountable for their plastic production. Additionally, they demanded an end to fossil fuel financing and a just transition to clean energy sources.
This demonstration aligns with a global movement urging action to address climate change risks in Kenya, including severe weather conditions such as droughts and floods.
Emmy Julie Juma, another climate activist and environmentalist, highlighted the unusual weather patterns in Kisumu, with persistent heavy rains leading to unexpected flooding and subsequent displacement of communities. These events have resulted in health issues for many individuals due to stagnant water and the reclaiming of land by the lake.
These protests are part of the larger Fridays for Future movement which advocates for limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, ensuring climate justice, and prioritizing scientific data in decision-making processes.
For more updates on environmental initiatives and efforts to safeguard our planet’s resources, stay tuned to Fatshimetrie for inspiring stories and actions.
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