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We send our feminist solidarity to all communities affected in Kenya by the devastating floods across the country. We strongly urge the government to promptly and effectively respond to this crisis, including by centering human lives at the core of city planning and design. We continue to be presented with real time evidence of the devastating impacts of climate change. Now, more than ever, feminist approaches to climate justice are not only needed but are urgent. In recognition that the climate crisis emerged in an already unequal world and therefore its devastating effects are disproportionate, our feminist mandate is to unpack these intersectionalities and center the most marginalized groups in providing climate solutions. A feminist approach to climate justice speaks directly to power, challenges the structures of dominance and exploitation that perpetuate environmental degradation and provides solutions against supremacist and hierarchical systems that undermine our ability to thrive. A feminist climate justice response not only seeks to improve the National Disaster Response Mechanisms, but also highlights the neglect of marginalized communities in Disaster Response. A feminist climate justice approach demands accountability from governments and corporations, and seeks to dismantle hierarchies of power and privilege. A feminist climate justice approach centers community with the understanding that systemic change requires collective action and solidarity within and across communities. A feminist climate justice approach recognizes that we are knowers of our own realities. Solutions to environmental challenges must therefore be rooted in the experiences, knowledge, and needs of those most affected.

Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by climate change due to their social and economic vulnerabilities. As such, taking actions that are not only sustainable but also viewed from a feminist lens is paramount in achieving our climate change goals but also evaluating the lives of women and girls globally. #climatechange #empoweringwomen #feminist

🌱 Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today! 🌍✨ Sharing my journey of involving young minds in shaping climate policies has been nothing short of inspiring. From rallying cries to tangible actions, my collective voice is reshaping the dialogue on climate change. Here's a glimpse into my journey: ✊ Raising Awareness: Every movement starts with awareness. I took to the streets, social media, and community gatherings to spread the word about climate change and the urgent need for action. Through engaging content and thought-provoking discussions, I captured hearts and minds, igniting a passion for environmental stewardship. 💡 Educating and Empowering: Knowledge is power. I organized workshops, seminars, and educational sessions to equip young people with the tools and knowledge needed to understand climate science, policy, and advocacy. Empowered with information, I became a catalyst for change in my communities. 🔄 Fostering Collaboration:Alone, I am strong; together, we are unstoppable. I forged partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and fellow youth groups to amplify our impact. By working collaboratively, we leveraged our resources and expertise to drive meaningful change at scale. 📣 Voicing my Concerns: my voice matters, and I refuse to be silenced. Through petitions, letters, and meetings with policymakers, I advocated for bold climate action. I shared our stories, experiences, and hopes for a sustainable future, demanding accountability and urgency from those in power. 🌟 Celebrating Successes:Every small victory is a step forward. Whether it's a policy change, community initiative, or individual action, I celebrated my successes and used them as motivation to continue my fight for a healthier planet. 🌿 Inspiring Future Generations:My journey doesn't end here; it's just the beginning. By sharing my experiences and lessons learned, I inspire and empower the next generation of climate leaders to continue the fight for environmental justice. Together, we are rewriting the narrative on climate change, proving that age is no barrier to creating meaningful change. Let's continue to raise our voices, take action, and build a brighter, greener future for all! 💚🌎 #YouthClimateAction #ClimateJustice #ChangeMakers Pan African Climate Justice Alliance PACJA 350Africa.org 350.org PowerCo

New report from Rights and Resources Initiative that reflects on a meeting of 70 rightsholder representatives and their allies from around the world to discuss climate finance, particularly carbon markets. Communities need to be regarded as true partners in climate change. This involves providing them with sufficient, usable information on how the markets work and what they can do to ensure that they are not left behind or further disadvantaged in the global response to this crisis. https://lnkd.in/dSYUfr74

Grassroots movements are transforming the landscape of climate solutions globally, addressing the multiplicity of root causes and effects of the climate crisis in lasting ways. As part of our learning and evaluation process, we employed an Outcome Harvesting methodology to learn how our grassroots movement partners are advancing systemic and policy change to address the climate crisis. We analyzed 65 grant reports from 19 of our grassroots partners between 2015 – 2021 and identified 254 outcomes (social and political changes) influencing 285 actors. Read now to learn how grassroots movements advance policy change and build political will for implementing climate solutions. Grassroots movements are doing this by creating spaces for advocacy and social action, directly influencing policy and/or legal and court changes, influencing shifts in government practices, and stopping or rolling back environmentally destructive projects. https://lnkd.in/eu2spHNu

Getting from “No” to “Yes” for Climate Justice Janet Camarena's compelling article, "Getting from 'No' to 'Yes' for Climate Justice," urges philanthropies and organizations to pivot their strategies towards embedding climate justice at the core of their missions. This narrative pushes us beyond mere awareness of climate issues, challenging us to embrace actionable solutions that address the equity dimensions of climate change. Camarena articulates how climate change disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations, underscoring the importance of climate justice in creating fair and equitable solutions. The piece serves as a catalyst, inspiring organizations to reevaluate their impact and contribution towards a more sustainable and just world. As we strive for a future where no one is left behind, this article beckons us to transform our understanding into committed action for climate justice. It’s an invitation to dialogue, to explore how we can collectively shift our focus from acknowledgment to meaningful engagement in the fight against climate change. Join the movement towards a just and equitable environmental future. How is your organization contributing to climate justice? 🔗 [Discover more insights and the full discussion in our article linked in the comments section below.] #ClimateJustice #Sustainability #Philanthropy #ActionForClimate #environment #climatechange #AIDMI

Empowering Climate Action: Final Clip in the Climate Justice Series 🌍 It’s time for the final clip in this short Climate Justice series: How to be an active citizen, and organisations to follow in the field of climate justice that you can support and learn from. Being an active citizen or advocate in the climate justice space can take many forms, as we all have different levels of commitment, resources, and energy. For some, it means taking small personal actions like volunteering at youth climate non-profits or supporting sustainable brands prioritising climate justice values, such as Patagonia or Brother Vellies, a Black-owned business committed to sustainable and impact-led practices. 🌱 For others, it means being more involved politically by encouraging votes for climate justice-conscious candidates and standing up against misinformation and fear-mongering in the political scene. 🗳️ It can also mean leveraging their professional skills to make a difference by working with organisations like Climate Reframe, a project that highlights the work of people of colour in the UK who are working on climate justice, or participating in initiatives like Drawdown Labs (Project Drawdown), which engages professionals to implement climate solutions within their companies. 💼 Finally, it can simply mean resharing educational content on social media from the likes of Jocelyn Longdon (@climateincolour), Atmos (@atmos) or Leah Thomas (@Greengirlleah) - all on Instagram. All in all, we do what we can at our level. Some organisations, non-profits, educational platforms, media outlets, and influencers/individuals are excellent resources to explore the topic of climate justice further. You can follow them on social media, subscribe to their newsletters, or browse through their content to stay updated on the latest news - I’m sharing some of them in the clip. Just remember that climate justice should always have an intersectional approach to be truly inclusive. 📧 Hit me up if you’re interested in receiving the full deck—you'll have access to the different resources/URLs. I remain steadfast in learning more about climate justice, its issues, solutions, and implications for marginalised communities. If you are working on this today, I’d love to connect. #ClimateJustice #EducationalContent

Let's talk about #climatejustice. At ImpactAssets, our work includes investments across core themes of climate, racial equity and gender equity. These themes are deeply intertwined and we believe that when it comes to climate investing, solutions that center the communities most vulnerable to climate impact, are essential to our progress.   What does investing in climate justice look like? Climate justice investments consider the history that has led to today’s inequities, the disparities that will emerge as climate change impacts intensify, and the unique circumstances faced by different geographies and populations. The goal is to reduce barriers and find nuanced, localized solutions to meet community needs.   Three years into the decisive decade for climate, our team is gratified to see this climate justice approach integrated in a growing number private companies, philanthropy, impact investing and in government programs. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s #GreenhouseGasReductionFund is a pioneering, national-scale grant program focusing on decarbonization, market transformation and benefits to communities historically left behind. The program is also aligned with the #Justice40 Initiative, ensuring that at least 40% of overall benefits flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved and overburdened by pollution.   That’s an intersectional, inclusive impact with the potential to truly move the needle on the #climatecrisis.   #impactinvesting #climatesolutions #climatetransition #racialequity

Current Social Justice Issues: Climate Change: Explore the intertwined issues of climate change and social justice, understanding climate justice, linking climate change and inequality, and the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.

🌍 #ICYMI | “Winning on Climate Change: How Philanthropy Can Spur Major Progress over the Next Decade” This report by The Bridgespan Group unpacks how philanthropy spurred several of the biggest “climate wins” of the last 20 years and distills lessons for how funders can accelerate progress on equitable climate action going forward. The goal of the report is to inspire more funders to invest in climate action, and to help existing climate funders go further in their journey. The report highlights three key practices for the decade ahead: 1. Invest in early efforts connected to a big goal 2. Join other climate actors through existing structures (hello partnerships!) 3. Support the equitable implementation of new laws, treaties, and policy changes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Ec6xkJ