Activists Demand Global Reform at Climate Summit in Spain
Activists rallied in Seville, Spain, demanding debt cancellation, climate justice, and taxes on the wealthy ahead of a UN development financing summit. The summit, held every decade, faces skepticism due to waning foreign aid and U.S. withdrawal. Participants urge fairer taxes and solidarity with developing nations.
Amid blistering heat, activists marched through Seville, southern Spain, on Sunday, demanding debt cancellation, climate justice, and increased taxes on the super-rich. Their protests came on the eve of a crucial United Nations summit on financing development.
This four-day summit, held once every decade, is tasked with addressing poverty, disease, and climate change, aiming to map out a global framework for development. Nevertheless, the withdrawal of the United States and dwindling interest from wealthy nations in providing foreign aid have dimmed expectations for meaningful progress.
Members of Greenpeace made a powerful statement with a float portraying billionaire Elon Musk as a baby with a chainsaw, perched on a globe, while activists displayed banners with messages such as 'Make Human Rights Great Again' and 'Tax Justice Now.' Despite the challenges, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed hope, emphasizing Spain's commitment to development aid and urging others to follow suit.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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