Senegal
The Human Side of Plastic: Babacar's Story
Join Babacar Thiaw, a Senegalese surfer and restaurateur, as he tackles plastic pollution in his hometown of Dakar, sharing the extraordinary yet simple changes he implemented to reduce waste in his community.
Meet the community that’s working to protect Senegal’s coastline and fisheries
Babacar Thiaw, a surfer and restaurateur in Dakar, turned his love for the ocean into a force for environmental change. What began as a personal wake-up call on polluted waves grew into a national movement—one that shows how local action can spark global impact.
“I love this place. But am I condemned to living like this for the rest of my life? But what kind of legacy are we leaving?”Babacar Thiawsurf club owner & environmental advocate
“Consumption patterns are changing, leading to an increase in single-use plastics. According to the World Bank, over the next 30 years, waste production is set to triple in sub-Saharan Africa.”
