On May 23, 2000, African ministers met in Abuja, Nigeria, for the first African Ministerial Conference on Water (AMCOW), addressing water security and access on the continent. This initiative was key for sustainable development and environmental justice across African nations, with disproportionate impact on Black rural populations. AMCOW emphasized African-led policy on natural resources, challenging colonial-era infrastructure legacies. May 23 marks a turning point in Black environmental governance, showing how Africa is asserting sovereignty over essential resources in a changing climate and economic landscape.
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