In 2019, we saw the power of grassroots movements growing around the world, helping to rewrite the future of climate change. Across continents these movements – led by women, Indigenous activists, and people like you – are working to challenge the status quo, hold governments and policymakers accountable, and drive change from the bottom up […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist In the Philippines, wetlands play a critical role in water storage and filtration, as well as mitigating the impacts of flooding in nearby communities. However, the proliferation of wildly invasive water hyacinths from Brazil has thrown these ecosystems out of balance. The thick mats formed by the aquatic plants reduce […]
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