Caring for the Amazon Rainforest in the Age of Fire The Root of the Problem The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the “green giant,” is not only a natural wonder but also a crucial component of the global ecosystem. Covering an area of 6.7 million km² across nine South […]
Category: Economic Justice and Rights
Exploring Comprehensive Solutions at the Climate Summit: Beyond Carbon Markets
Go Beyond Carbon Markets at the Upcoming Africa Climate Summit Introduction The inaugural Africa Climate Summit, hosted by the Kenya Government and the African Union Commission, is set to take place this week. This event brings together thousands of state and non-state delegates with the aim of establishing a united […]
Climate Justice for Africa: Engaging with the Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee
Embedding a Bottom-Up Approach to Climate Justice for Africa Introduction African leaders are preparing to gather in Nairobi in September 2023 for the Africa Climate Summit. This summit is crucial for the continent as it seeks to establish a unified position on key climate change challenges. African leaders will then […]
Reviving Africa: Breaking Free from Colonial Chains and Embracing a Sustainable Pan-African Future
Time to Shake Off Colonial Legacy and Shape Up Our Green Pan-African Future A New Story for Africa The announcement of the Just Transition Partnerships between South Africa and Global North partners, as well as with Senegal, presents a unique opportunity for Africa to break free from the legacy of […]
Decolonizing Africa’s Climate Agenda: Forging a Sustainable Pan-African Future
Africa‘s Opportunity to Shape a Green Pan-African Future Introduction In a new partnership between South Africa and Global North partners and a subsequent partnership with Senegal, totaling USD 100 billion in climate finance, Africa has an opportunity to shake off its colonial legacy and shape a green pan-African future. This […]
Youth from 100 countries demand climate justice at Climate Justice Camp: A call to action before COP28
Youth from 100 countries wrap up Climate Justice Camp, demand justice ahead of COP28 The Climate Justice Camp in Lebanon The Climate Justice Camp in Lebanon recently concluded, bringing together 450 young leaders from nearly 100 countries across the Global South. This week-long event, the largest of its kind in […]
Centering Human Rights: Africa’s Leaders Urged to Take Ambitious Action at Key Climate Summit
A Call for Ambitious and Long-Lasting Climate Action in Africa Introduction Amnesty International, a leading global human rights organization, has called on African leaders convening in Nairobi for the African Climate week and inaugural Climate Summit to pursue ambitious and long-lasting climate action. In the face of the disastrous effects […]
Youth Activists Mobilize for Climate Justice at Global Camp: Highlights and Demands Ahead of COP28
Stories People Youth from 100 countries wrap up Climate Justice Camp, demand justice ahead of COP28 Youth Leaders Unite for Climate Justice Over 450 young leaders from the world’s most climate-affected regions gathered in Lebanon for the Climate Justice Camp, a week-long event aimed at developing strategies and demands to […]
Preparing for Change: Global Youth Unite in Lebanon to Tackle Climate Crisis
Youth from almost 100 climate-impacted countries gather in Lebanon ahead of COP28 Overview Beirut, Lebanon will play host to 450 young leaders from nearly 100 climate-affected regions as they gather for a Climate Justice Camp from August 28 to September 2. The participants, representing countries across the Global South, will […]
Ecuador’s Historic Referendum: A Collective Push to Preserve the Amazon Rainforest
Ecuadorians Vote to “Keep the Oil in the Soil” in the Amazon A historic vote took place in Ecuador on Sunday, as the people voted to halt all current and future oil drilling in Yasuni National Park, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This momentous decision comes after […]