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.