Adopted in Palmarin on October 31, 2025, at the conclusion of the 5th edition of the Climate School, the Saloum Delta Manifesto is a collective call for climate justice, biodiversity protection and a just transition rooted in local communities.
Bringing together young people, women, community leaders, researchers, activists and other committed individuals from Africa and beyond, the Climate School created a space for dialogue, shared learning and collective action in the Saloum Delta.
Inspired by the experiences and knowledge of local communities, the Manifesto outlines a vision for an ecology grounded in solidarity, cultural heritage and social justice. It calls for stronger community leadership, the recognition of Indigenous and local knowledge, the protection of ecosystems, sustainable food systems and inclusive climate policies.
Published by the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung West Africa Regional Office, in collaboration with Écologie Universelle and the National Platform of Actors for Climate Justice (PNAJC), this declaration invites us to rethink the relationship between people and nature and to build a more just and sustainable future.
Moussa Tchangari is a journalist, political analyst and Secretary-General of Alternative Espaces Citoyens, a Nigerien organisation working on democracy, human rights and social justice. For decades, he has contributed to political debate in Niger and the wider Sahel, bringing a critical perspective to questions of power, inequality, security and the rights of citizens.
His engagement in public life goes back to the 1980s. Over the years, he has worked through civil society, journalism and political education, advocating for democratic participation and social justice and supporting those whose rights are under threat. His analyses have also made him an important voice in discussions about the political and social transformations taking place across the Sahel.
On 3 December 2024, Moussa Tchangari was arrested in Niamey. He has remained in detention since then. The Nigerien authorities have brought serious charges against him, including allegations of involvement with a terrorist enterprise, undermining national defence and intelligence activities on behalf of foreign forces. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
Tchangari’s detention comes at a time when space for critical voices and public debate in Niger has become increasingly restricted. Whatever the political circumstances, the right to express political views, to organise and to participate in public life must be protected!
We express our solidarity with Moussa Tchangari, his family, his colleagues and fellow activists. We remain concerned about his continued detention and call for his immediate release.
Free Moussa Tchangari !
Join us online on September 18, 2026! This online event will provide an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and explore perspectives on shared challenges and possibilities together with our speakers, Dr. Ndongo Samba Sylla, Chenai Mukumba, Dr. Redge Nkosi and Professor Horman Chitonge.
📅 Date: September 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 13:00–18:00 GMT+2
💻 Format: Online Webinar
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