More than 100 Marshallese activists and traditional vessels have rallied on the coast of the nation’s capital Majuro, demanding that leaders of developed nations dramatically upscale their plans to limit global warming.
The Marshallese activists gathered in Majuro before embarking on traditional wooden vessels and paddling into the ocean, where they gathered around a 7x10m banner reading “Survive. Thrive. 1.5”.
The activities were held in the lead up to the Marshall Islands-hosted virtual summit of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) on November 22, the first-ever zero-emission Heads of Government level meeting, held entirely online.