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 activists in Latin America shedding light on the uniqueness of the climate movement in the…
Earlier this week, over 15,000 people from across the region marched in the streets of Lima making this the largest climate march in the history of Latin America. Regionally, climate change is seen as an environmental, developmental and human rights issue; thus it was no coincidence that the march was planned for December 10 which…
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 by building a new economy through efforts to reconceive corporations and redefine economic progress. We…
Civil Society organisations pictured outside the UN climate negotiations in Bonn today (Friday 6 June 2014) calling on governments to “stand with us or step aside”. Photo credit: Hoda Baraka More than 100 people held a demonstration in Bonn today, outside the venue where the Ministers of Environment are meeting for the UN climate negotiations.…
Hoda Baraka 