At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 17, 2025, WECAN hosted its formal UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions." Women leaders globally presented climate justice strategies

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 17, 2025, WECAN hosted its formal UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions." Women leaders globally presented climate justice strategies and solutions for a fossil fuel phaseout and a Just Transition.

Discussions covered vital areas including forest protection, feminist climate finance, Indigenous rights, and campaigns for government accountability. Diverse speakers shared critical updates and insights on the COP30 negotiations.

For more details on WECAN’s COP30 advocacy, events, and speakers, visit our website: https://www.wecaninternational.org/cop30

Observing climate change framed as a future crisis rather than a present issue disproportionately impacting communities of color, 21-year-old Alexia Leclercq co-founded Start:Empowerment (S:E) in

Observing climate change framed as a future crisis rather than a present issue disproportionately impacting communities of color, 21-year-old Alexia Leclercq co-founded Start:Empowerment (S:E) in 2019. This environmental justice nonprofit bridges education and action, collaborating with activists, educators, and community members. S:E creates spaces for environmental justice education and action, championing abolition, transformative justice, and mutual aid.

S:E has reached over 500 students across five schools, implementing lessons and supporting student-led environmental and food justice clubs. Additionally, S:E established a micro-grants program to support youth pursuing community-based justice projects. Learn more at Brower Youth Awards.

This episode, powered by Restream, highlights the crucial importance of tracking circular economy performance as businesses adopt sustainable strategies. We

This episode, powered by Restream, highlights the crucial importance of tracking circular economy performance as businesses adopt sustainable strategies. We explore how companies utilize Circulytics, the Foundation’s measurement tool, to inform strategic decisions, track progress, and engage stakeholders.

Join us to hear from Cecilia Brännsten (H&M Group), Marianne Richeux (Brambles), and Ellen Jackowski (HP Inc.) on their experiences.

Amara Ifeji, 20, recognized the lack of environmental opportunities in marginalized communities. In 2018, she began facilitating environmental learning for students of color. She later became a

Amara Ifeji, 20, recognized the lack of environmental opportunities in marginalized communities. In 2018, she began facilitating environmental learning for students of color. She later became a director for the Maine Environmental Changemakers Network, an intergenerational group of 400+ youth promoting a just, inclusive, and equitable environmental movement.

Amara elevates youth voices in state and federal policy. In 2021, she coordinated Maine’s first climate education summit, gathering young people’s visions. This led to her helping create and implement a bill funding over $2 million for climate education in the state. Learn more at broweryouthawards.org.

This 10-minute video highlights an interview with Dr. Paul Raskin on achieving a sustainable planetary civilization. Dr. Raskin emphasizes the need for a global citizens movement and a "Copernican

This 10-minute video highlights an interview with Dr. Paul Raskin on achieving a sustainable planetary civilization. Dr. Raskin emphasizes the need for a global citizens movement and a "Copernican shift" in how humans perceive their relationship with Earth.

Dr. Raskin is the President and Founder of the Tellus Institute, Founder of the Global Scenario Group, and a leader of the Great Transition Initiative. This interview complements Yale University's "Visions of a Sustainable World" Speaker series.

Bjarke Ingels, founder of Bjarke Ingels Group and acclaimed architect of Ørestad's VM Houses and Mountain Dwellings, will discuss "Hedonistic Sustainability" at the UIA World Congress of

Bjarke Ingels, founder of Bjarke Ingels Group and acclaimed architect of Ørestad's VM Houses and Mountain Dwellings, will discuss "Hedonistic Sustainability" at the UIA World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen, July 2023. He emphasizes, "It's the micro-innovations... that make the world work greatly."

The UIA World Congress CPH 2023 also features an Honorary Committee of eminent personalities, whom you can meet during selected sessions. For more information, visit uia2023cph.org.

CCL is experiencing a surge in new members! To help local efforts support and empower these new volunteers, Elli Sparks, CCL Field Development Director, offers a training review. This session

CCL is experiencing a surge in new members! To help local efforts support and empower these new volunteers, Elli Sparks, CCL Field Development Director, offers a training review. This session shares best practices from the Onboarding and Group Development Coaches action teams.

The training provides tips and strategies for bringing new people aboard, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills needed to become effective CCL volunteers. Topics include onboarding overview, welcome processes, team building, and boosting engagement via CCL Community.

For more ideas, join the Onboarding Action Team. Find presentation slides and the CCL Training Page for additional resources.

Our latest #OceanStewardSpotlight featured Marilyn Hemingway and Sandra Bundy, two leaders from Stop Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic (SODA). Marilyn is CEO/President and Founder of the Gullah

Our latest #OceanStewardSpotlight featured Marilyn Hemingway and Sandra Bundy, two leaders from Stop Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic (SODA). Marilyn is CEO/President and Founder of the Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce, and Sandra is a board member of the Business Alliance for Protecting the Atlantic Coast.

Support their important work by visiting: Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce Gullah Geechee Foundation Business Alliance for Protecting the Atlantic Coast

Democracy Now reported on the People's Climate Movement, a historic march in New York City that gathered indigenous, labor, and faith groups. Expected to be the largest climate change protest in

Democracy Now reported on the People's Climate Movement, a historic march in New York City that gathered indigenous, labor, and faith groups. Expected to be the largest climate change protest in history, organizers anticipated over 100,000 participants.

This massive demonstration, part of 2,000 global solidarity events, occurred ahead of a United Nations climate summit. The broadcast featured discussions with key leaders from the labor, indigenous, faith, and climate justice communities. Watch the full segment on Democracy Now.

Stefanie Kuhnhen, managing partner at Grabarz & Partner, delivered a TEDx Bonn talk titled "The Age of Good Corporations." She explored the evolution from a green to a "good" mindset in

Stefanie Kuhnhen, managing partner at Grabarz & Partner, delivered a TEDx Bonn talk titled "The Age of Good Corporations." She explored the evolution from a green to a "good" mindset in business.

Kuhnhen initiated Green Radar, Germany's first sustainability screening tool, which helps companies develop clear green strategies. In 2018, she co-founded kokoro, a startup dedicated to measuring well-being and fostering healthy team performance. She is also the author of "The End of Incompatible Opposites."

This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.