Fatou Jeng

Fatou Jeng is a youth climate activist from Gambia, focused on education, conservation and planting trees. Quotes Leaders are failing to grasp the urgency of the crisis before us. Climate Justice is Key: Fatou Jeng on COP26 (November 3, 2021) This is the harsh reality we are facing. If we want to fight the climate crisis and talk about climate justice, then we need to ensure that girls’ education is put at the heart of the discussions. We have been talking for a long time, but what we need now is real action. Young women speak up (November 26, 2021) We cannot talk about addressing the most pressing challenges of our time while leaving out the group that makes up more than half of Africa’s population Much of the innovation we are seeing today—whether in the circular economy, education, waste management, or climate-smart agriculture—is already being led by young people At some point, you have no choice but to be involved in climate advocacy, because whether you like it or not, it directly affects your livelihood and your wellbeing We believe in the power of empowering local communities Impact matters most at the grassroots level The government can’t do it alone–and neither can we Next Gen Goes Green: How Africa’s Youth Are Leading The Charge 12 November, 2025 Poorer countries, which contribute least to global emissions, must be supported so they can adapt to the growing consequences of a warming world. The future for people living in poorer countries has become increasingly precarious When humanitarian crises deteriorate and hunger levels increase, women and girls will shoulder the burden The fight cannot be won through well-meaning words, one-off programmes or snappy press releases. It requires a strategic, systematic approach that builds alliances of the willing and drives catalytic change. Climate Justice is Key: Fatou Jeng on COP26 3 November, 2021 The world is watching, young people are watching Countdown to COP29: Negotiators and scientists meet to raise global ambition 2 July, 2024 Poorer countries, which contribute least to global emissions, must be supported so they can adapt to the growing consequences of a warming world Cultural expectations on women to care for their families will not fall, even when livelihoods are destroyed as a result of the climate crisis We already know that economic downturns lead to increased levels of gender-based violence. Women, in particular, have been systematically excluded from the decision-making table Justice is about having your voice heard and being included in the process. as long as large swathes of humanity remain underrepresented and unsupported, action at Cop will have little meaning. A climate justice approach is the single-best hope the world has. Fragile countries have to be supported if they are to fight the climate crisis 3 November, 2011 External links Category: Living people Category:Climate change activists Category:Women activists from Gambia