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They urged the development of the legally binding plastic treaty and implored the government to endorse the development of this treaty and become part of it. They also demanded an end to fossil finance and a global transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Climate activists took to the streets of Kisumu, Kenya to protest against fossil fuel industries in their region. They called for policy changes to stop global warming that affects the ecosystems of the water bodies around them.
They urged the development of the legally binding plastic treaty and implored the government to endorse the development of this treaty and become part of it. They also demanded an end to fossil finance and a global transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
The group was part of the global protest that took place on Friday (19th April), calling for an end to global warming. Experts have highlighted the key climate change risk for Kenya as extreme events, in particular droughts and floods. Protesters explained how they had experienced untimely rains, floods, drought, and other vagaries. This has led to the displacement of people, also the destruction of property and businesses.
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The global strikes are taking place under the umbrella of Friday for Future, which has three main demands: viz. limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, ensure climate justice and equity, and. listen to the most accurate, up-to-date science.
