Paris, France - June 1, 2024

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Musee d'Orsay today as a fervent advocate for the Riposte Alimentaire campaign made a bold statement by altering Claude Monet's revered painting "Les Coquelicots" (The Poppies). Covered in a disturbing portrayal of a poppy field devastated by flames and drought, the masterpiece was transformed before stunned onlookers.

The protester, donning a T-shirt emblazoned with the message "+4°C: Hell on Earth," pressed her hand against the wall as she proclaimed, "This nightmarish tableau before you is our future if we fail to act! At +4°C, hell awaits us. We are Riposte Alimentaire, demanding the implementation of Food Security Social Security. We need an alternative commensurate with the social and climate urgency."

Riposte Alimentaire, a movement advocating for radical change, seeks to draw attention to the potential consequences of inaction on climate change. By altering Monet's masterpiece, they aim to provoke discussion and action on the urgent need for sustainable solutions.

The protester's actions come at a critical time as concerns about climate change and its impact on food security continue to escalate. With temperatures projected to rise significantly by 2100, the protester's message underscores the importance of taking decisive action to mitigate climate change and ensure a sustainable future for all.

As the debate over climate policy intensifies, Riposte Alimentaire's call for the establishment of Food Security Social Security resonates with many who believe that urgent action is needed to address the interconnected challenges of climate change and food security.