On December 5, WECAN hosted a UN Side Event at COP28, titled "Women Implementing Climate Justice Solutions to Mitigate and Adapt to the Climate Crisis." Grassroots, Indigenous, and frontline

On December 5, WECAN hosted a UN Side Event at COP28, titled "Women Implementing Climate Justice Solutions to Mitigate and Adapt to the Climate Crisis." Grassroots, Indigenous, and frontline women, along with global organization representatives, presented diverse climate justice strategies, including forest protection, Indigenous rights, agro-ecology, and a Just Transition.

The event featured powerful testimonies from diverse women leaders. A special appearance by Sonia Guajajara, Brazil's Minister of Indigenous Peoples, underscored the vital role of women's leadership globally. WECAN is honored to continue its long-standing collaboration with Minister Guajajara.

CCL primarily utilizes Zoom for video conferencing and training. This session with Alison Holtzschue will guide you through setting up and hosting effective online group meetings, covering

CCL primarily utilizes Zoom for video conferencing and training. This session with Alison Holtzschue will guide you through setting up and hosting effective online group meetings, covering essential considerations for successful virtual events.

For immediate support, Zoom's Training Center provides live webinars, recordings, and video tutorials. Additional resources include the Zoom Support Center, Presentation Slides, and CCL Community Training.

Global movements are addressing the escalating climate crisis, with women and gender-diverse leaders amplifying their voices in response to COP27. This event featured direct reports from the

Global movements are addressing the escalating climate crisis, with women and gender-diverse leaders amplifying their voices in response to COP27. This event featured direct reports from the negotiations, sharing critical insights, report releases, and urgent calls to action, alongside global women's demands, struggles, and solutions.

The diverse panel included leaders from Indigenous communities, youth activists, and environmental organizations worldwide. Representatives from groups like DIVA for Equality, Reacción Climática, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, The Chisholm Legacy Project, Amazon Watch, and the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) offered vital perspectives from most affected peoples and areas.

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer advocates for Oregon to become a national leader in industrial hemp production. He believes this can fuel economic development in rural communities, inspire

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer advocates for Oregon to become a national leader in industrial hemp production. He believes this can fuel economic development in rural communities, inspire entrepreneurs, and meet rising consumer demand.

Speaking at a Portland forum, Blumenauer emphasized the high stakes for Oregon, noting building momentum for the crop. He cited a recent letter from Oregon's U.S. attorney, Amanda Marshall, as a positive step for the state's hemp industry.

Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki developed a lifelong passion for nature. At nine, she founded the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO) to educate peers on

Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki developed a lifelong passion for nature. At nine, she founded the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO) to educate peers on environmental issues. In 1992, ECO raised funds to attend the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where 12-year-old Severn delivered a powerful speech reminding global leaders of their actions' future impact, earning a standing ovation.

Nearly two decades later, she continues to address our understanding of the environment. Watch her here.

Learn more about Youth Leadership at https://bioneers.org/category/youth/

This video is part of a series called "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," which

Learn more about Youth Leadership at https://bioneers.org/category/youth/

This video is part of a series called "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," which celebrates some of the best moments of the Bioneers conference through the last 30 years.

Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons, who organized these brilliant lectures, were gracious enough to assist in the curation of the keynotes selected for the production of these videos.

Many thanks go to the Bioneers organization, its staff and partners, and all those who proudly call themselves Bioneers.

Video Credits:

Directed by: Maximilian DeArmon
Edited by: Brandon Pinard
Sound Mix: Stephanie Welch

Produced by: Maximilian DeArmon and Theo Badashi for Cosmogenesis Media Group

Photo Credits:
"Greta Thunberg" - Anders Hellberg of Effekt magazine

Al Gore criticized leaders at the January 2023 Davos forum for climate inaction, emphasizing how fossil fuel-based economies are pushing us toward the IPCC's worst scenarios. Daily, 16 million

Al Gore criticized leaders at the January 2023 Davos forum for climate inaction, emphasizing how fossil fuel-based economies are pushing us toward the IPCC's worst scenarios. Daily, 16 million tons of greenhouse gases enter the troposphere, a number that continues to climb.

While we appreciate Gore's vital passion, it's also crucial to address animal agriculture alongside fossil fuel reduction.

For further details, refer to the IPCC Report and the FacingFuture Library.

CISL launched its #EmbracingCircularity report on Critical Raw Materials and Circularity at the European Parliament. This initiative, for CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce, followed

CISL launched its #EmbracingCircularity report on Critical Raw Materials and Circularity at the European Parliament. This initiative, for CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce, followed the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act.

The report emphasizes circularity's key role in tackling climate change by promoting better material and product reuse.

Watch our video for more details, or read the full publication here: Embracing Circularity: A Pathway to Strengthening

EU decision-makers, businesses, and experts convened at the Green Growth Summit 2023 to discuss the upcoming EU 2040 Climate target.

For more details on the Green Growth Partnership,

EU decision-makers, businesses, and experts convened at the Green Growth Summit 2023 to discuss the upcoming EU 2040 Climate target.

For more details on the Green Growth Partnership, visit: corporateleadersgroup.com/green-growth-partnership

CLG Europe's position paper, 'Raising European Climate Ambition for 2040', is available here: corporateleadersgroup.com/raising-european-climate-ambition-2040