Accelerating a Feminist Green New Deal - COP27 Press Conference

To truly address the root causes, as well as the scope and scale of the climate crisis, the Green New Deal must be

Accelerating a Feminist Green New Deal - COP27 Press Conference

To truly address the root causes, as well as the scope and scale of the climate crisis, the Green New Deal must be cross-cutting in its approach, steadfast in feminist principles, and strive to combat historical oppressions.

During this press conference, speakers discussed the principles of the Feminist Green New Deal and feminist policies and frameworks that are necessary for advancing just climate policies. This press conference was organized by the Feminist Green New Deal Coalition, of which WECAN is a founding member.

Speakers included:
--- Jacqui Patterson, Founder and Executive Director, The Chisholm Legacy Project
--- Margaret Kwateng, National Green New Deal Organizer, Global Grassroots Justice Alliance (GGJA)
--- Dr. Frances Roberts-Gregory, Program Director, Initiative for Energy Justice
--- Katherine Quaid (Confederated Tribes of Umatilla), Communications Coordinator, Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN)
--- Mara Dolan, Program Manager, Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)

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The story of how a young man becomes a sustainability advocate. We have to realize there is only one earth, one shot to get things right. Part of the One in 8 Million is an oral history project in

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