Although Saheliens are one of the smallest contributors of CO2 globally, the Sahel region is at the core of the harsh reality of climate change. In this episode, we speak with the former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention, Adama Dieng, to unpack the recent edition of the International Review of the Red Cross on The Sahel and look ahead to the COP27 on 6-18 November 2022 to tackle climate change.