The panel “Just Transitions” was held on Wednesday, June 25th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond hosted by Women’s Earth and

The panel “Just Transitions” was held on Wednesday, June 25th, 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:
— gina cortés valderrama, Climate, gender and economic justice expert, Colombia
— Lorraine Chiponda, Advisor, Africa Common Transitions Agenda (ACTA), Zimbabwe
— Serena Mendizábal, Cayuga Wolf Clan, Managing Director, Sacred Earth Solar, Canada
— Ayshka Najib, Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) Just Transition Working Group, Fridays For Future MAPA, UNICEF Youth Advocates, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
— Margaret Kwateng, Campaign Director, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance, Turtle Island/USA

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.

The panel “Narratives Matter: Social Media And Stories As A Tool For Climate Action And Education” was held on Tuesday, June 24th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate

The panel “Narratives Matter: Social Media And Stories As A Tool For Climate Action And Education” was held on Tuesday, June 24th, 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:
Priscila Tapajowara (Tapajo), President of Midia Indigena Association, Brazil
Vanessa Nakate, Director, Tard Foundation, Uganda
 Laura Cook, Special Projects Lead, Project Dandelion, United Kingdom

Harriet Shugarman, Advisory Council Chair, Our Kids Climate, Turtle Island/USA

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.

The panel “No Greenwashing: Rejecting False Solutions to the Climate Crisis” was held on Monday, June 23rd, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30

The panel “No Greenwashing: Rejecting False Solutions to the Climate Crisis” was held on Monday, June 23rd, 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:
Silvia Ribeiro, Uruguayan journalist, feminist and environmental activist, Uruguay
Rita Uwaka, Environmental Rights Action (ERA) Coordinator, Forest & Biodiversity Programme, Friends of the Earth Africa (FoEA), Nigeria
Clara Vondrich, Senior Policy Counsel, Public Citizen’s Climate Program and Public Voices fellow with the OpEd Project, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, Turtle Island/USA
 Hwei Mian Lim, Independent Consultant and Co-lead for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement - False Solutions and Dangerous Distractions, The Women and Gender Constituency (WGC), Malaysia
Elle Rávdná Näkkäläjärvi (Sámi), Chair of the Sámi Parliament’s Youth Council, Norway
Simone Lovera-Bilderbeek, Independent Academic Researcher, Netherlands
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.

The panel “Women For Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 1” was held on Monday, June 23rd, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond

The panel “Women For Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 1” was held on Monday, June 23rd, 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:
Aditi Sen, Climate and Energy Program Director, Rainforest Action Network (RAN), Turtle Island/USA
Devi Aggriani (Taluk), Member of the Indigenous Taluk Kuantan community & President, Indigenous Women's Association of the Archipelago (PEREMPUAN AMAN), Indonesia
 Patricia Gualinga (Kichwa), Kichwa leader from Sarayaku, Ecuador, Spokeswoman for Mujeres Amazónicas Defensoras de la Selva (Amazon Women in Defense of the Jungle), WECAN Coordinator Ecuadorian Amazon, Advisor on Indigenous Issues at the UNPFII (2026 to 2028), Ecuador
Yolanda Fulmer (Tlingit), Native Rights Activist, Representative for the WECAN Tongass Hub, Turtle Island/USA
Yadira Ocaguaje (Siekopai), Leader of the Siekopai Nation of the Ecuadorian Amazon, Ecuador
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.

The panel “Feminist Frameworks For Global Climate Justice” was held on Monday, June 23rd, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond hosted

The panel “Feminist Frameworks For Global Climate Justice” was held on Monday, June 23rd, 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:
dipti bhatnagar, The Commission Project, Mozambique
Noelene Nabulivou (Dravuwalu / Naceva / Kadavu), Executive Director, DIVA for Equality; Movement-Led Committee, Pacific Islands Feminist Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFA4CJ), Fiji
Adenike Titilope Oladosu, Executive Director, I Lead Climate Action Initiative, Nigeria
 Bridget Burns, Director of Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), Turtle Island/USA
Cindy Wiesner, Executive Director, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance, USA
Sascha Gabizon, Executive Director, Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF), Co-Facilitator of the Women’s Major Group on the Sustainable Development Goals, Netherlands
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.

The panel “Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty” was held on Tuesday, June 24th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and

The panel “Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty” was held on Tuesday, June 24th, 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:
—Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland; Member, The Elders; Co-Founder, Project Dandelion, Ireland
— Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Coordinator of Indigenous women and peoples association of Chad, Co-chair of International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change, SDGs Advocate, Chad
—Rachel Kyte, UK Special Representative on Climate, Professor of Practice in Climate Policy, University of Oxford, Dean Emerita, Tufts University, United Kingdom
— Alice de Moraes Amorim Vogas, Program Director at the COP30 Presidency Team, Brazil
—Susana Muhamad, Former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Colombia
— Fleur Newman, Action Empowerment Unit Lead (ACE, Gender and Youth), UNFCCC, Germany
— Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (2010 to 2016), Founding Partner, Global Optimism, Costa Rica
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.

The renowned civil rights and environmental leader Ben Jealous, former (youngest ever!) President of the NAACP and then of People for the American Way, and now, since 2022, Executive Director of

The renowned civil rights and environmental leader Ben Jealous, former (youngest ever!) President of the NAACP and then of People for the American Way, and now, since 2022, Executive Director of the Sierra Club (founded in 1892, one of the very first large-scale environmental preservation organizations in the world) examines how the green economy is driving job creation and transforming industries, including renewable energy and electric vehicles.

He debunks myths that the transition will lead to job losses or take too long, instead showcasing how innovation is fueling economic growth. Jealous also highlights the health benefits tied to cleaner air and reduced pollution, including lower rates of asthma and heart disease. He underscores how the green economy is reshaping industries, improving workforce opportunities, and enhancing public health outcomes.

We are sharing an episode from our friends at Future Ecologies. Future Ecologies (https://www.futureecologies.net/) is a podcast exploring our eco-social relationships through stories, science,

We are sharing an episode from our friends at Future Ecologies. Future Ecologies (https://www.futureecologies.net/) is a podcast exploring our eco-social relationships through stories, science, music, and soundscapes. Every episode is an invitation to see the world in a new light — weaving together narrative and interviews with expert knowledge holders. We will be back next week with an episode of the Bioneers. Here is more about the episode we are featuring:






Food security, climate adaptation, and vibrant biodiversity all in one place — welcome to the ancient and diverse technologies of Sea Gardening.


 


These widespread (but often overlooked) monumental rock features are proof positive of thriving Indigenous maricultural systems all around the Pacific Rim, since time immemorial.


 


These spaces are not only simply stunningly beautiful spots to hang out, they're also a powerful symbol of eco-cultural restoration; of Indigenous sovereignty, self-determination, and internationalism; of relationship building; and of the kind of future that is possible as we adapt to a changing climate and rising sea levels. We hope you find them as inspiring as we do.


 


Join us as we visit a sea garden, learn about how they work, and meet a few of the people bringing them back to life.


 


Visit futureecologies.net/listen/fe-6-2-sea-garden (http://futureecologies.net/listen/fe-6-2-sea-garden) for full credits, links, citations, photos, a transcript, and more.

Visionary clean energy entrepreneur Danny Kennedy explores the promise and challenges of the epic civilizational transition to renewable energy. Without doubt, the shift has hit the fan, but will

Visionary clean energy entrepreneur Danny Kennedy explores the promise and challenges of the epic civilizational transition to renewable energy. Without doubt, the shift has hit the fan, but will we make the transition in time to avert complete climate breakdown? Danny Kennedy says we can – and the real heroes will be millions of clean energy entrepreneurs and startups, in partnership with the determined leadership of Indigenous Peoples arising worldwide.




Featuring


Danny Kennedy, with a long background in eco activism, has become one of the nation’s leading figures in clean-technology entrepreneurship and the capitalization of the transition to a “green” economy. Kennedy is currently CEO of New Energy Nexus (https://www.newenergynexus.com/) , a global nonprofit providing funds, accelerators, and networks to drive clean energy innovation and adoption.

For generations, Indigenous science has safeguarded ecosystems worldwide—yet mainstream environmental solutions continue to sideline it. As climate crises escalate, young activists are

For generations, Indigenous science has safeguarded ecosystems worldwide—yet mainstream environmental solutions continue to sideline it. As climate crises escalate, young activists are reclaiming these knowledge systems, challenging colonial frameworks, and forging global solidarity. Drawing from her family’s six-generation history in India’s tea industry and her work decolonizing environmental education at UC Berkeley and through her nonprofit, Project Planet, Shreya Chaudhuri explores how students and youth-led movements are reshaping the fight for climate justice by centering Indigenous knowledge. The future of sustainability isn’t about reinventing solutions—it’s about reclaiming the roots that have long sustained our planet. The question is: will we listen?