The NGO Natural Justice has launched an original initiative to raise awareness among younger generations of the challenges of the energy transition, by screening a series of comic strips at the Sembene Ousmane cinema complex in Dakar. This project, which aims to engage children through accessible and interactive formats, was presented as an innovative way to highlight crucial themes such as renewable energy, climate change and Senegal's energy policies.
During the screening, Sokhna Dié Ka, director of the Dakar branch of Natural Justice, explained that these comics are designed to establish a constructive dialogue with young people. “The goal is to prepare children to actively engage in these issues in the future,” she said. She also stressed that the project is not limited to raising awareness, but also seeks to create a framework for exchanges between children, their parents, teachers and experts.
The comics will be shown in schools, accompanied by community discussions aimed at promoting collective ownership of climate and energy issues. This interactive format will allow young people to better understand the challenges of the energy transition and to consider concrete solutions for the future.
In addition to this awareness initiative, Sokhna Dié Ka welcomed the “major advances” made by Senegal in the field of the energy mix. According to her, the country is a leader in the energy transition in Africa. “Senegal has already reached 30% renewable energy in its energy mix and plans to reach 40% by 2035,” she said. These figures are particularly significant, especially when compared to those of certain developed countries which, despite their efforts to promote the energy transition, have not yet reached these levels.
Natural Justice works closely with Senegalese authorities, including the Ministries of Energy and Environment, to ensure that its initiatives have a real impact on the ground. “What we do only makes sense if the authorities take ownership of our actions and integrate them into their development policies,” insisted Sokhna Dié Ka, emphasizing the fundamental importance of cooperation between the State and the NGO to succeed in the energy transition in Senegal.
This ambitious project is part of a global dynamic aimed at raising awareness among future generations of environmental issues and promoting sustainable development in Senegal.
Moctar FICUU / VivAfrik
