Merem Tahar: Giving Voice to Youth for Climate Justice
A Tubu activist and law student, she advocates for better representation of young people in international climate negotiations.
Merem Tahar presented herself as the first representative of the Tubu indigenous people to take the stage on the international scene, according to an interview broadcast by RFI as part of the program "The Evening's Major Interview."
According to the same source, she is currently pursuing law studies at the University of Reims while carrying out international engagement on climate issues and women's rights.
According to RFI, Merem Tahar served as special envoy for youth to the president of COP 15 on desertification. She claims, again according to the source, to be among those working to amplify the voice of young people in debates on climate justice.
The interview, published on September 16, 2026, looks back on her journey as an activist and her dual commitment in both academic and civil society spheres, though no further details about her concrete actions were provided in the available excerpt.
Sources
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Comments
Loading comments…
Related articles
Thailand: Flooding Transforms Bangkok Streets into Floating Markets
Torrential rains have triggered flooding affecting 1.7 million people in Thailand and killing eight since September 16.
Tens of thousands march for climate across France
Organizers said 120,000 people took part in 260 rallies across the country, from Bordeaux to Paris via Rennes and Die.
Over 260 climate demonstrations organized across France
Marches and citizen gatherings took place Saturday throughout France to demand urgent action on climate change.
Climate March in France: 'We Must Not Forget the Summer of 2026'
Around 260 rallies are planned on Saturday across France, following a summer marked by deadly heatwaves, record wildfires and persistent drought.
The Guardian's editorial: 'grounds to hope for a better Britain' under Andy Burnham
The newspaper's editorial board argues that Burnham's first conference speech as prime minister made a serious case for rebuilding public services rather than shrinking the state.
The Guardian's editorial: Morocco's World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation
The newspaper's editorial board argues that low youth turnout in Morocco's parliamentary election reflects deep disillusionment that hosting a World Cup will not resolve.