In West Africa, women and youth are most affected by climate change despite their minimal environmental footprint.
Meanwhile, large corporations that are primarily responsible for pollution dictate climate policy and avoid the consequences of their actions.
In this context, our counterparts are undertaking initiatives to restore ecosystems and build thriving ecological farms—living proof that sustainable and inclusive solutions to the climate crisis are possible.
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Your September Bulletin highlights how our counterparts are supporting the resilience and autonomy of local populations in the face of these environmental challenges
“This is where we used to grow rice, before the sea swept our fields away,” Sanca Albino says, pointing to the beach, where the waves crash relentlessly.
In Senegal, rural women and youth play a crucial role in natural resource management and climate-change adaptation.
The often-misunderstood mangrove is an ecosystem at the centre of efforts to adapt to climate change in West African coastal and island communities.
Inter Pares acknowledges Global Affairs Canada for their financial support for this program.
