Youth4ClimateAction Durban March
"Many people are dying as a result of climate change."
THE Youth 4 Climate Action, also known in various regions as Fridays for Future, Youth for Climate or School Strike 4 Climate, is a growing international movement of pupils and students who, instead of attending classes, are taking part in demonstrations to demand action to prevent further global warming and climate change.
On Friday, 15 March, scores of young people are expected to assemble at 11am in the parking lot at the Durban Yacht Mall/ Marina and then march along Victoria Embankment (Margaret Mncadi Ave) to the Regional Energy Office to hand over a memorandum to the Regional Director about using renewable energy.
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“The youth are taking a stand against South Africa’s continued fossil fuel dependence. According to scientists, we have only 12 years to limit greenhouse gases to prevent a climate change catastrophe. Already we are seeing the effects of climate change with droughts, wildfires and flooding. Many people are dying as a result of climate change and many millions more will die unless we act. The youth and the poor are, and will be, the worst affected. South Africa is a signatory to the Paris Climate Agreement and yet our government continues to allow for offshore oil and gas exploration with devastating impacts on marine life. Offshore oil and gas extraction will contribute to increased emissions of greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa. Furthermore South Africa plans to build more coal-fired power stations when renewable energy can serve our energy needs,” said environmentalist and film maker, Janet Solomon.
The march is expected to finish at 2pm.
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