By Joseph Edegbo
More than 100,000 Activists from around the world including the Nigerian – Kaduna born Gloria Kasang Bulus took to streets of Glasgow and Summit hallways to express their frustration and demand for more drastic measures from world leaders.
The activists are demanding among others, end to the reliance of fossil fuels, accountability for the massive environmental impact of war and military action, reformation of unsustainable fishing practices and reparation for the frontline communities experiencing climate change, especially the world’s indigenous tribes.
The COP witnessed heavy criticisms for failing to meet the moment as some activists described it as “a 2- week celebration of business as usual and blah blah blah”
The Nigerian Activist, Gloria Kasang Bulus , Founder of “Bridge That Gap” Initiative and an Award Winning Climate Communicator who armed herself with a placard with an inscription “Loss and Damage” said ” Everyday we are experiencing loss and damage as a result of climate related disasters and yet little time and little attention is given to loss and damage. Lots of time and lots of energy needs to be given especially during COP. The damage is huge, the loss is on the increase”, She frowned .
A Jamaican born Activist, Mikaela Loach who is suing the British Government for unlawful gas and oil subsidies said, This is worse than hypocrisy.
The COP26 Climate Conference which has however been seen as the last chance to establish climate agenda, featured world’s most prominent political, economic and environmental leaders to commit to transitioning the world away from Fossil Fuels.
Some agreements were made during the summit which more than 100 countries pledged to end deforestation by 2030.