Huey Johnson, founder of the Resource Renewal Institute, discusses the critical importance of green planning. He

Huey Johnson, founder of the Resource Renewal Institute, discusses the critical importance of green planning. He champions an approach that integrates sustainable development principles.

Johnson's advocacy focuses on implementing these comprehensive strategies at a national scale, promoting environmental health and long-term societal resilience.

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel "Rematriating the Land:

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel "Rematriating the Land: Indigenous Sovereignty and the Land Back Movement" on June 24.

Prominent Indigenous leaders participated, including Bryanna R. Brown, Janene Yazzie, Taily Terena, and Pluma Bárbara Moreno Torres, with moderation by Dr. Lyla June Johnston. These leaders represented diverse nations from Canada, Diné Bikéyah, Brazil, and Puerto Rico.

The assembly convened over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased varied visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

Join a special conversation featuring Mirele Goldsmith (Jewish Earth Alliance), Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo environmental activist), Lyla June (Diné environmental scientist), Hellen Mugo

Join a special conversation featuring Mirele Goldsmith (Jewish Earth Alliance), Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo environmental activist), Lyla June (Diné environmental scientist), Hellen Mugo (Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa), Gopal Patel (Bhumi Project), and Lauren Van Ham (United Religions Initiative).

The discussion will be moderated by Parliament Climate Director, Joshua Basofin. This event is hosted in partnership with the Earth Day Network and Faith for Earth at UN Environment.

Lyla June wrote and performed this song, protesting #NpDAPL.

Motion graphics were created by Danica D'Souza. This

Lyla June wrote and performed this song, protesting #NpDAPL.

Motion graphics were created by Danica D'Souza. This content was published on September 30, 2016.