On Saturday morning, September 21, citizens turned out in large numbers on the streets of Fort-de-France to protest the climate emergency. Several organizations were present, and leading the march was the collective of young Martinicans standing up for the climate. Earth Army …They come from all over Martinique; they collaborate with other organizations and NGOs throughout the Caribbean and around the world; and they work to raise public awareness about the inaction of policymakers in the face of the climate emergency. They are working to raise awareness among young people and the general public and are taking action through Clean Up campaigns, social media, and climate marches. Already, many young people in Martinique are following their lead. Their local leader, Thomas, warns:
“Our goal is to open young people’s eyes, so they understand that time is running out, that our future depends on it…”
Here are some photos of the climate march through the streets of Fort-de-France…
“We are the resistance; there’s still time to act—join the fight”
That is the motto of the NGO Earth Army, which you can follow on social media.
Young people have no choice; they have taken action and will not stop, since they are directly affected. All around us, the world is waking up to the need to change the systems that have led to the global catastrophe we are beginning to experience.
Nathalie Laulé
