By joining the Break Free movement, regular citizens and activists from communities across Africa will call on governments and business to put an end to fossil fuels and move towards a just transition to 100% renewable energy for all.
There are over 30 events registered, in which those hardest hit by fossil fuels projects and the impacts of climate change will make their voices heard by those in power.
The Break Free movement in Africa is co-ordinated by Greenpeace Africa, African Climate Reality Project (ACRP), 350.org and Earthlife Africa Jhb: empowering local communities to rise with acts of courage and come together as a global movement for climate action and justice.
“Funding fossil fuel development will only exacerbate the impacts of climate change. Africa has an opportunity to develop its energy sector using clean, renewable energy,” said Landry Ninteretse, Regional Team leader of 350.org. “It is this development that banks and financial institutions should support, and break free from financing fossil fuels. It's time to deCOALonise Africa!”
Hundreds
of people across the continent will be organising marches, film screenings,
petition handovers, pickets and university debates addressing issues related to
fossil fuels and their devastating impacts.
“Declaring War against mother earth is suicidal, because no one gives breath best like she does. Coal fired power stations are a great ticking time bomb, waiting to explode,” said Thabo Sibeko, Programs and Education Officer, Earthlife Africa.
“Declaring War against mother earth is suicidal, because no one gives breath best like she does. Coal fired power stations are a great ticking time bomb, waiting to explode,” said Thabo Sibeko, Programs and Education Officer, Earthlife Africa.
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