The panel “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels” was held on Thursday, June 26th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and

The panel “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels” was held on Thursday, June 26th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), June 23-28, 2025.

PANELISTS:
— Roishetta Sibley-Ozane M.S., Founder of Vessel Project of Louisiana and Co-Coordinator of the Gulf South Fossil Finance Hub, Turtle Island
— Heffa Schücking, Founder, Management & Campaign Strategist, Urgewald, Germany
— Olivia Bisa Tirko (Chapra), President, Autonomous Territorial Government of the Chapra Nation (GTANCH), Peru
— Ayumi Fukakusa, Executive Director / Climate change and energy campaigner at Friends of the Earth Japan, Japan
— Michelle Cook (Diné), Founder, Divest Invest Protect, Turtle Island

Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond brought together over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders in all their diversity, global advocates, thought leaders, and policymakers representing 50 countries from around the world. During 25 unique panels, speakers showcased a diverse array of visions, projects, policy frameworks, campaigns, and movement strategies with which we can accelerate a bold and transformative path to a healthy and just world.

Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and a Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Passionate about environmental

Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and a Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Passionate about environmental health, she also chairs the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter's 20's & 30's group. Mayra holds a Bachelor's in Health Science from California State University, Long Beach, and enjoys outdoor activities with her husband.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He

Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He began by addressing the "third elephant in the room": climate change.

Kirschenmann emphasized that climate change is already impacting regions worldwide, citing examples like Australia, China, and California. His insights underscore the urgent need to confront this global challenge within agricultural practices.

The nine winning entries from the recent Oregon Cannabis Growers' Fair are currently on display at the Oregon State Fair. Visitors can view these selections from August 26 through September 5,

The nine winning entries from the recent Oregon Cannabis Growers' Fair are currently on display at the Oregon State Fair. Visitors can view these selections from August 26 through September 5, 2016.

The display features three winners from each of the Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid categories. All entries are publicly exhibited in the Jackman Long Building on the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

Communities in Tanzania are installing solar panels to power water pumps, providing clean and sustainable energy. This initiative ensures villagers have access to clean water.

Solar water

Communities in Tanzania are installing solar panels to power water pumps, providing clean and sustainable energy. This initiative ensures villagers have access to clean water.

Solar water pumps eliminate the need for long journeys to fetch water and costly, high-maintenance diesel pumps, offering an efficient and affordable solution.

The narwhal's tusk, an elongated tooth, can reach nearly 10 feet. Learn more in our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/3YSsUW5).

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