On November 10, 2019, Cyclone Bulbul hit the coasts of Bangladesh and India, displacing more than 2 million people and killing 20. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy, including those in our global network of activists. This huge cyclone devastated homes and communities across India and Bangladesh, forcing many to relocate. However, […]
Youth are innovative and creative. But far more important than this is our willingness to change our way of doing things, our readiness to challenge the conventional, and our understanding that we are in this for the long haul. – Next Generation Climate Board advisor Winnie Asiti Today, youth leaders worldwide – Greta Thunberg, Xiuhtezcatl […]
By Alex Grossman, Director of Communications In October 2019, the President of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, struck a deal with Indigenous protestors and cancelled an economic austerity package that raised the cost of fuel, which led to 11 days of protests and 7 deaths. The package was a program called Decree 883 and was backed by […]
On October 9, 2019, the High Court in Zimbabwe ordered the Imami Mine to cease operations immediately. This is a huge victory for local people, the environment, and grassroots activists who fought hard for this outcome. We want to congratulate the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) for this win: ZELA and their Director Mutuso Dhilwayo […]
We all need to eat. Yet, as the global population grows, our current agricultural system impacts more than just access to food. In fact, agriculture plays a critical role in protecting – and sometimes hurting – our planet. It is estimated that the current food system is responsible for 30-50% of global greenhouse gas emissions. […]
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