Mind the Gap: The glaring hole between global fossil fuel expansion and Paris Climate commitments.
The disconnect between Paris temperature goals and countries’ plans and policies for coal, oil, and gas production is massive, worrying and unacceptable. The planet is in an almighty mess, we see and feel its pain daily as we watch people…
Mind the Gap: The glaring hole between global fossil fuel expansion and Paris Climate commitments.
This is unique – let’s seize the moment
On March 15th 2019 1.6 million school children took to the streets to demand climate action. It was an unprecedented moment in the history of climate change activism; building on decades of awareness raising and fighting climate change. Across the…
This is unique – let’s seize the moment
From the frontlines of climate change resistance
The planet is only 1°C warmer than pre-industrial times, yet we are already witnessing a chain of catastrophic climate-related extremes all over the globe. If we want to avoid even more dramatic impacts, we have to stay under a 1.5°C…
From the frontlines of climate change resistance
As UN climate talks begin: The Global Climate Movement rises
The UN climate talks (COP23) open today in Bonn against a backdrop that is as mixed as ever – on the one hand, we have grim news depicting wars, famines, poverty, financial instabilities, terrorist attacks, the rise of extremism (in…
As UN climate talks begin: The Global Climate Movement rises
Thousands march in Bonn calling for an end to coal now
Tomorrow the UN Climate Talks are set to begin in Bonn. Over the weekend Germany held its largest climate march ever with tens of thousands marching the streets demanding an end to coal. Leading the front were the Pacific Climate…
Thousands march in Bonn calling for an end to coal now
The Global Movement To Divest From Fossil Fuels Is Unstoppable
Climate impacts are taking us into uncharted territory. Over the past 10 days the pressure to break ties with the fossil fuel industry has never been greater, as thousands of people attended over 260 events in 45 countries on six…
The Global Movement To Divest From Fossil Fuels Is Unstoppable
As global temperatures continue to rise, so will people
With countries still approving new fossil fuel energy plants, it’s time for people to hold them accountable For a total of 12 days, tens of thousands of people, in 13 countries took part in an unprecedented world-wide action against fossil…
As global temperatures continue to rise, so will people
Climate Action Is In the Air
Leaders are responding because the public demand for action is undeniable. The following remarks were made at the conclusion of the UN climate talks that formally concluded in Bonn, Germany on Thursday. This week — and the past few months…
Climate Action Is In the Air
What the Global Climate Movement can learn from Latin America
Latin America has a long history of popular movements, whether it be in the environmental, political or economic context. Today these movements have established themselves as a major social and political force largely shaping regional realities. Below are highlights from conversations with climate…
What the Global Climate Movement can learn from Latin America
People’s Climate Mobilization: A Global Invitation
To change everything, we need everyone. This September, world leaders are coming to New York City to talk about how to address the climate crisis. This is a crucial moment; we’re at a crossroads. We can and must change course…