Activists highlight Ireland’s famine history as they call for climate action

Campaigners hold a protest at the Irish Famine Memorial statues in the city as their contribution to the Global Day of Climate Action. Picture: Nick Bradshaw/PA Wire

Activists have urged the government to reflect on the country’s own history of famine as they called for more action to help countries facing food shortages exacerbated by climate change.

Campaigners held a protest at the Irish Famine Memorial statues in Dublin during the Global Day Of Climate Action.