São Tomé and Príncipe’s young people call for climate action
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Telanon
Young people in São Tomé and Príncipe are calling for action to address rising temperatures and sea levels, while advocating more resilient agriculture. Their proposals are expected to help shape the national delegation’s position at COP31, according to Telanon.
Young people and adolescents in São Tomé and Príncipe are calling for responses to the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures and sea levels, Telanon reports. They are advocating solutions that strengthen communities’ capacity to adapt.
Márcia Patrícia, a student in Cantagalo district, says the increase in heat is already noticeable. She also warns of the risk that the coastal locality of Ribeira Afonso could be submerged in the very long term because of rising waters.
Young people are also calling for the agricultural sector to be better prepared for climate change. Their mobilisation is part of discussions around COP31, the next United Nations climate conference. Young people from São Tomé and Príncipe’s proposals for COP31
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