This year, we will organise a special session of Afrikadag: Afrikadag Online! In the beginning of September, FEPS and FMS will launch their newest publication Climate justice: African perspectives, EU policies – a call to action. In one week, from 6-9 September, together with our Afrikadag partners we will broadcast several sessions on climate justice that do include African perspectives. Join us and register here to keep up to date on how to participate in the different online sessions.

Programme (all times are CEST, Amsterdam/Brussels timezone)

Why gender matters for climate justice - Monday 6 September, 13.00-13.30 by WECF & ARUWE

Climate change enhances existing inequalities, such as gender inequality. In our work towards climate justice, we need to acknowledge existing inequalities and fight them at the same time. We need to listen to the solutions, perspectives and lived experiences of diverse voices to make climate justice a reality. More information here.

Climate justice & access to climate finance - Tuesday 7 September 16.00-16.30 by Cordaid

Climate change is affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting people’s lives, livelihoods and basic services. But vulnerable people in the least developed countries are affected most by climate change impacts. Developing countries have a limited capacity to deal with climate change, and need to be supported – also financially - to take climate action. More information here.

Session on climate justice and diaspora (information will follow soon)- Wednesday 8 September 13.00-13.30

Climate justice: African perspectives & EU policies - Thursday 9 September 16.00-17.30 by FEPS & FMS

The new UN IPCC report is unequivocal: the impacts of climate change are already here and urgent action is needed. While being hit so severely by the consequences of climate change, African countries are less equipped to deal with it. Moreover, their voices are insufficiently included in global climate action. During this session, the publication Climate justice: African perspectives & EU policies will be launched. More information here.

Climate justice: African perspectives

Climate change is the biggest challenge we face in the world today. Everywhere we see its impact. People are struggling with the devastating effects in their daily lives. For African countries this is becoming more challenging every year. Even though they are historically least responsible for causing climate change, the African region is hit hardest by its consequences.

However, the most important decisions regarding climate action are often made by those who do not feel the biggest impact and who generally have better capabilities to deal with climate change themselves. Not everyone affected by climate change is able to make their voice heard in the decision-making processes. Afrikadag Online is a call to action, to do include African perspectives in policies in the Netherlands and the EU. Join our call and come into action.