Nov 21, 2024 | All Posts, Climate Justice, COP29
This is a 65-page booklet (or “zine”) created by ClimaTalk and Observatoire Terre-Monde collecting 23 youth voices from across the Caribbean. Access and download “CARIBBEAN SPOTLIGHT: Uplifting Youth Voices from Non-Sovereign States and...
Nov 10, 2024 | All Posts, Climate Justice, COP29
I’m Joshua Omonuk, a climate justice activist from Uganda. Growing up, my community often faced the harsh reality of prolonged drought, a situation exacerbated by the climate crisis. This lived experience, combined with my background as an economist, drove me to...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, October 2024
Fifty years ago, on 8 May 1974, Australia made history by designating Cobourg Peninsula as the world’s first Wetland of International Importance under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, otherwise known as the Ramsar Convention [1]. The...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, October 2024
Greece, end of August 2024. The Greek summer of dreams is no longer quite so ‘cool’. Prolonged heat waves exceeding usual seasonal temperatures are now the ‘new normal’, causing discomfort even to locals accustomed to hot summer days [1]. At...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, October 2024
Gender plays a critical role in shaping climate mitigation efforts through the distinct responsibilities and experiences of men and women. Research highlights that gender equality can significantly enhance climate strategies, as women often contribute unique insights...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, International Climate Policy, October 2024
As the world faces mounting challenges from climate change, the importance of education in fostering a sustainable future becomes increasingly evident. Environmental education, when integrated into formal curricula and community programs, serves as a powerful...