Rachel, a social worker and mother of two children in West Virginia, is deeply concerned about the impacts of climate change.

She is calling on Senator Joe Manchin to take bold and decisive

Rachel, a social worker and mother of two children in West Virginia, is deeply concerned about the impacts of climate change.

She is calling on Senator Joe Manchin to take bold and decisive action to address this critical issue.

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach helped her forge a significant role in climate action.

Her TEDx talk highlights how young people can gain respect and a voice by conducting value-added research that impacts policy development. This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

West Virginian Leann Brown, proud grandmother to her new grandson Jack, is advocating for climate action.

She urges Senator Manchin to take bold steps on climate change, emphasizing the

West Virginian Leann Brown, proud grandmother to her new grandson Jack, is advocating for climate action.

She urges Senator Manchin to take bold steps on climate change, emphasizing the future of our children and grandchildren.

Brandon Dennison, CEO of West Virginia's Coalfield Development, is dedicated to building resilient communities and creating job opportunities across Appalachia.

He is now urging Senator

Brandon Dennison, CEO of West Virginia's Coalfield Development, is dedicated to building resilient communities and creating job opportunities across Appalachia.

He is now urging Senator Manchin to take bold action on climate change.

West Papua presented an intervention at the 14th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 20, 2015. The delegation sought support from Fiji and other Pacific Island states

West Papua presented an intervention at the 14th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 20, 2015. The delegation sought support from Fiji and other Pacific Island states for their struggle, echoing the call: "Papua Merdeka, Free West Papua!"

Testimony was provided by Ronald Waromi of the West Papua Interest Association, Bernhard Th.W. Kaisiep MS, President of West Papua Melanesia in Exile, and Hon Niko Nawaikula, Head of the Fiji Native Delegation to the UN. This information was published on April 27, 2015.

Papuans are increasingly utilizing mobile phones and the internet to coordinate their freedom movement and communicate globally. Young people studying in West Papua and Indonesia are also engaging with the wider community to build support for their cause. (Source: Free West Papua)