Stories about climate change, its impacts, and just and equitable solutions for the planet.
One year after Haiyan, Teresita, with no money but with a handful of prayers, dared to travel from Samar to Manila in search of a job. Her house is a … Continue reading Why climate change is a matter of human rights
“We had a culture where we preserved wild fruits for when we didn’t have enough food and grains,” says Edna Kaptoyo, a Pokot indigenous woman from Kenya. “My mother did … Continue reading Indigenous Women: Respect Our Knowledge and Tradition
Some 140 countries are now supporting the call for a more ambitious global warming target of 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. In an unprecedented move, Canada and Australia have now voiced … Continue reading More countries rally behind 1.5°C climate target
The fourth day of the Conference of Parties (COP) 21 in Paris was dubbed “Youth and Future Generations.” Speaking at a press conference on December 3, Ahmad Alhendawi, youth envoy for … Continue reading Youth Are Finding Solutions to Climate Change
PARIS – The developing and least developed nations are fighting for their right to life with a new global warming ceiling target of 1.5 degrees Celsius. In the Climate Vulnerable … Continue reading 1.5 to stay alive
Today is Young Feminist Day at the COP21 and earlier this morning, around 50 women gathered to share stories and experiences on working in the climate justice movement. Gender rights … Continue reading We Need Women to Solve the Climate Crisis
Young feminists from different parts of the world have gathered in Paris on the third day of climate negotiations, known as the Conference of Parties (COP) 21, sharing stories and … Continue reading Empowering Women is Part of the Climate Solution
Paris, France — National Youth Commission’s Commissioner at Large Dingdong Dantes attended the Conference of Parties (COP) 21, the largest climate conference to date together with the Philippine delegation. Dantes, … Continue reading Dingdong Dantes, Fil-Aussie poet perform at Paris climate talks
Renee Karunungan 