Global Rally Against Ruto’s Event in Kenya
Monday at the Green Park Bus Terminus, a group of activists demonstrated against the ongoing African Climate Summit 2023 being held at the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC).
The activists marched from Nyayo Stadium to the terminus while carrying signs reading “Less Talk, More Action.”
In addition, the activists voiced their displeasure at the exclusion of African participants from the summit convened by President William Ruto and attended by over ten heads of state, VIPs, and delegates representing governments and environmental institutions.
The activists expressed their displeasure, emphasizing the failure of the organizers to address the significant challenges posed by climate change.
Later that day, they plan to march to KICC and submit a petition.
One member emphasized that climate change is a result of societal institutions, including those led by political leaders.
“This (climate change crisis) can not be solved through technology changes alone but requires fundamental system change to our societies,” the activist added.
ALSO READ: Highlights from day one of the Africa Climate Summit
In addition, the civil rights organizations urged first-world countries to accept their role as the primary contributors to climate change.
“Rich nations should reduce their emissions to zero but must also provide poorer nations with the funds to deal with the crisis,” the activists added.
A Nigerian activist demanded the immediate cessation of fossil fuel extraction and the expansion of oil refineries worldwide.
On Monday, September 4, President William Ruto inaugurated the summit and extended a warm invitation to all participants to collaborate in confronting the challenges posed by climate change.
He emphasized that the summit’s primary objective is to scrutinize ideas, evaluate diverse perspectives, and identify viable solutions.
“Over the next three days, be ready to be challenged in this dynamic ecosystem of dialogue and discovery. African and global leaders, innovation trailblazers, experts, investors, and captains of industry are here to explore the opportunities, tackle the barriers, and scale up solutions,” Ruto stated.
Global Rally Against Ruto’s Event in Kenya