Description
As part of the official launch of the African Climate Justice Caravan (ACJC) 2026, the Caravan will proudly participate in the Opening Popular March of the World Social Forum (FSM) 2026. The opening march is one of the Forum's flagship mobilization moments, bringing together thousands of participants from social movements, civil society organizations, trade unions, youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and grassroots communities from around the world to demonstrate solidarity and advocate for social, economic, and climate justice.ObjectiveTo visibly launch the African Climate Justice Caravan 2026 by mobilizing African citizens and allies in a collective march that amplifies demands for climate justice, accountability, equitable climate finance, and a just transition.Theme"From Commitments to Action: Citizens Driving Climate Justice, Accountability and Just Transition in Africa."Key MessagesClimate Justice Now!Fund Africa's Climate Solutions.People Before Profits.No False Solutions—A Just Transition for All.Protect Communities, Defend Nature.Climate Finance, Not Climate Debt.African Voices for Global Climate Justice.ActivitiesParticipation in the official FSM Opening Popular March.Display of ACJC banners, flags, placards, and campaign visuals.Mobilization of Caravan members from participating African countries.Climate justice chants, songs, and cultural performances.Distribution of advocacy materials and campaign information.Media engagement and live social media coverage.Collection of commitments from organizations wishing to join the Caravan.Expected ResultsHigh visibility of the African Climate Justice Caravan during the Forum's opening activities.Increased recognition of ACJC as a leading continental climate justice movement.New partnerships and member organizations joining the Caravan.Strong media and social media engagement around the launch.Renewed momentum for coordinated national and regional Caravan activities leading to COP31 and beyond.Call to ActionJoin the African Climate Justice Caravan at the Popular March of the World Social Forum 2026!Walk with communities, youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, farmers, workers, and social movements from across Africa and the world as we raise one united voice for climate justice.Together, we march for accountability. Together, we march for a just transition. Together, we march because another Africa—and another world—is possible.