Photographer Aliou Coulibaly is using his camera to highlight the growing waste crisis in Bamako, Mali. His images show plastic pollution and deforestation, forcing residents to face these environmental problems. Many young photographers now follow his lead, using art to inspire community responsibility and push for change in their city.
A young photographer points his camera where others look away. His work is changing the way Bamako residents view problems - from plastic waste to deforestation and vehicle emissions.
Photography can do more than capture a moment. In Bamako, Mali, it's becoming a powerful tool for environmental awareness. We join young photographer Aliou Coulibaly as he enters a massive garbage dump that has come to symbolize the city's growing waste challenge, armed with his camera. His images are prompting residents and authorities to take a closer look at the impact of pollution and plastic waste. At the same time, a new generation of young photographers is learning to see their surroundings through a different lens, exploring issues such as climate change, littering, and community responsibility. Can a single image inspire change? And can photography help protect the environment?