On November 13, WECAN hosted the press conference, “Women Leading Fossil Fuel Phaseout and a Just Transition,” at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Speakers shared critical strategies to advance a

On November 13, WECAN hosted the press conference, “Women Leading Fossil Fuel Phaseout and a Just Transition,” at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Speakers shared critical strategies to advance a fossil fuel phaseout, uplift Indigenous and human rights, stop extraction, and implement a Just Transition that supports communities and ecosystems.

The event featured global experts including Dr. Ameria Sawas, Colette Pichon Battle, Esq., gina cortés valderrama, and Majo Andrade Cerda (Kichwa). Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN’s Executive Director, provided comments and moderated the discussion.

Learn more about WECAN’s advocacy goals, delegation, events, and speakers on their website: https://tinyurl.com/COP30blog

On November 20, 2025, WECAN hosted the virtual event, "Global Voices and Women-Led Calls to Action in Response to COP30."

This conversation brought together women on the ground at COP30.

On November 20, 2025, WECAN hosted the virtual event, "Global Voices and Women-Led Calls to Action in Response to COP30."

This conversation brought together women on the ground at COP30. They reported on negotiations, sharing highlights, report releases, and diverse global demands and calls to action.

From Belém and beyond, people's movements are actively responding to the escalating climate crisis, addressing the urgent needs of both people and the planet.

The panel "Well Being Economies for People and Planet" was held during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network

The panel "Well Being Economies for People and Planet" was held during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025. It featured diverse global leaders, including Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, Majo Andrade Cerda (Kichwa), Dr. Maliha Khan, Rauna Kuokkanen (Sápmi), and Sandrine Dixson-Declève, discussing vital economic strategies.

This virtual Assembly united over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased visions and strategies for a healthy, just world. Access panel resources here, and learn more about the Assembly here.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries, offering 25 panels with diverse strategies for a healthy, just world. Interpretation was provided in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Learn more: wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly

Among the key sessions was "On Fire! Youth Leading the Way," held on June 26th. Moderated by Niria Alicia Garcia, the panel featured prominent youth climate and human rights activists: Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Maria Reyes, Samaï Malaïca Gualinga, and Xiye Bastida. Resources from this and other panels are available here: Assembly Resources

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki, explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. It features voices and

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki, explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. It features voices and perspectives from various communities, including Samburu, Borana, Gabra, Meru, Rendille, and Luyha.

The accompanying image highlights Cultural Survival's visit to Marsabit. Music for the series includes 'Indios Tilcara' by Chancha Via Circuito and 'Burn your village to the ground' by Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki, explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples in Northern Kenya. They are joined by additional

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki, explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples in Northern Kenya. They are joined by additional contributors including Nuria Golo, Tume Roba, Clement, Solomon Basele, Gismat Lerapo, Kenno Harugura, Paul Kasula, and Hido Mamo.

The accompanying image is from Cultural Survival's visit to Marsabit, Northern Kenya. Music featured includes 'Indios Tilcara' by Chancha Via Circuito and 'Burn your village to the ground' by Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

Producers Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki present a podcast series exploring gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. The project benefits from a

Producers Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki present a podcast series exploring gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. The project benefits from a diverse team of contributors, including Sammy Rei, Nuria Golo, Tume Roba, Clement, Solomon Basele, Gismat Lerapo, Kenno Harugura, Paul Kasula, and Hido Mamo, representing groups such as Samburu, Borana, Gabra, Meru, Rendille, and Luyha.

The series is inspired by Cultural Survival's visit to Marsabit. Music features 'Indios Tilcara' by Chancha Via Circuito and 'Burn your village to the ground' by Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

Producers Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki host this podcast series, exploring gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. The series features

Producers Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki host this podcast series, exploring gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. The series features contributions from Sammy Rei (Luyha), Nuria Golo (Borana), Tume Roba (Gabra), Clement (Meru), Solomon Basele (Rendille), Gismat Lerapo (Rendille), Kenno Harugura (Rendille), Paul Kasula (Samburu), and Hido Mamo (Borana).

The accompanying image is from Cultural Survival's visit to Marsabit, Northern Kenya. Music tracks, 'Indios Tilcara' by Chancha Via Circuito and 'Burn your village to the ground' by Haluci Nation, are used with permission.

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare, Mario Kuraki, and Sammy Rei, explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. It features

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare, Mario Kuraki, and Sammy Rei, explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya. It features insights from numerous contributors representing diverse ethnic groups, including Samburu, Luyha, Borana, Gabra, Meru, and Rendille.

Music for the series includes 'Indios Tilcara' by Chancha Via Circuito and 'Burn your village to the ground' by Haluci Nation, both used with permission. Imagery is provided by Cultural Survival's visit to Marsabit, Northern Kenya.

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki (both Samburu), explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya.

The

This podcast series, produced by Damaris Lenantare and Mario Kuraki (both Samburu), explores gender diversity and language revitalization among Indigenous peoples of Northern Kenya.

The series features contributions from numerous Indigenous individuals representing various communities across Northern Kenya, including Borana, Gabra, Meru, and Rendille.

Image credit goes to Cultural Survival for their visit to Marsabit, Northern Kenya. Music includes 'Indios Tilcara' by Chancha Via Circuito and 'Burn your village to the ground' by Haluci Nation, both used with permission.