Women's Environmental Leadership Australia

Join us for Sydney Ratbags and Change Makers: Exploring Women and Environmental Work😍 Come along for a night of networking, inspiration, and embracing the "ratbag" spirit—celebrating those who speak up, push boundaries, and drive meaningful progress for our communities and environment💚 This annual lecture series honours Nancy Hillier OAM, a fearless advocate who fought tirelessly for environmental and social justice in Sydney’s Botany Bay✨ Details... Date: Thursday, November 7 Time: 6 - 9pm AEDT Location: Botany Town Hall Panellists: Maria Poulos Active Bayside resident and advocate, Convenor of Save the Bay Coalition, Organiser of Save Yarra Bay Julie Lyford OAM OAM WELA Chair & Alum, former Councillor and Mayor of Gloucester Shire Council, campaign leader Valentina Campos UNSW post-graduate student, active member of Regen Sydney & Daily Delight Disrupt Nina Gbor Sustainable fashion advocate; Director of Circular Economy and Waste Program at the Australia Institute Panel Chair: Prof Tema Milstein (UNSW) For more details, check out the link in the comments ⬇️

We’re excited to be hosting a 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗔 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 at 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗡𝗦𝗪 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! ✨   Join us and learn more about integrating intersectional leadership into climate action, with Asmaa Guedira, WELA’s Learning Designer and D&I Lead and Carli Leimbach, WELA’s Leadership Programs Director, Lead Facilitator and Women-Centred Coach. We’ll also be joined by Guest Facilitator Patricia Kaziro - Founder of Impact Business School, and social ecologist who has 15 years experience in facilitating transformation for individuals, businesses and communities 😍 Through personal stories and real-world examples, this workshop will highlight the power of 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 in driving inclusive action. Learn how to 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 and foster leadership approaches that create equitable, resilient solutions for all communities, particularly those most vulnerable to environmental injustice. Details: 🏷️ Workshop: Intersectional Leadership: Why Intersectionality Matters in Climate Adaptation 📆 Date: Wednesday, October 30 🕑 Time: 2:00 – 2:50 pm For more information, see the link in the comments ⬇️ #AdaptNSW2024 #climateaction #intersectionalleadership #intersectionality #climateleadership

A huge heartfelt congratulations to our very own Victoria McKenzie-McHarg, winner of Women's Agenda's Womens Leadership Awards for the category of Emerging Leader on Climate 💚 Vic, thank you. For your incredible and unwavering dedication to uplifting women and gender diverse leadership in the climate justice movement. You continue to spark important and needed conversations across the sector, and grow a community of leaders ready to challenge the mainstream and question our current state of climate leadership ✨ ✨ ✨ Also, a huge congratulations to all the other finalists. Your leadership is what will continue to transform systems and break down barriers - keep up the good fight! 😍 #climateleadership #climateaction #womensclimateaction #climateawards

✨Come and work with us✨ In this exciting new role, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of online and in-person events and managing communications that engage and inspire the WELA community. About you 🌱You’re passionate about our environment, and the important role of women’s leadership 🌱You're organised, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 🌱You’re a self-starter who communicates clearly and effectively 🌱Collaboration is one of your strengths, and you enjoy building positive relationships 🌱You’re personable and have a natural ability to connect with others, building rapport easily and fostering positive relationships with colleagues and partners. Join us as we contribute to saving the environment, solving climate change, and taking on the patriarchy! Find out more via the link in the comments ⬇️ and apply by 8am 11 November 2024 💚

What we achieved together... and what a year 2023/24 was. We are grateful, and we are inspired by all the incredible women and gender diverse people who were part of our events and programs. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the climate justice movement, your leadership is what keeps our hope alive ✨ Here is a snapshot of our year, we are proud 🌿 Shoutout to the amazing WELA team, without which, none of this would have been possible 💚 Read our full impact report via the link in the comments ⬇️ #climateleadership #womensleadership #climateaction

Join us for our WELA 101 online event where we will connect, learn, and celebrate WELA's rich history 🌻 🌿 You'll l hear from WELA CEO Victoria McKenzie-McHarg, Board Chair Julie Lyford, and two amazing WELA Program alum who will share their leadership journeys and the impact they're creating. We will also have time to connect and meet each other 💚 We can't wait to celebrate the past, embrace the present, and shape a sustainable future together! Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested in joining our thriving community, or learning more about our organisation and work. RSVP via the link in the comments ⬇️ * * * #womensclimateaction #womensleadership #climateleadership

Calling all women-led and gender-diverse environmental initiatives! 🙋🏽♀️🌏 Our Giving Circle Small Grant round is now OPEN! This is your chance to receive funding for your grassroots projects focusing on environment and climate action. Why apply? 🌿 Access up to $10,000 to scale your environmental or climate action project. 🌿 Showcase and grow women and gender-diverse leadership in changemaking. 🌿 Gain visibility and support from the WELA community and broader environmental movement. 🌿 Be part of a program that centres impact, inclusivity, and collaboration. 📅 Head to our website to check eligibility and apply! https://lnkd.in/gEWxW8ip

Our recent Women Leaders Retreat on Dja Dja Wurrung Country provided a nurturing space for incredible women leaders to create emotionally healthy leadership, build a strong network, and explore collaborative ways to advance our movement together. 💚 We are so grateful to all of the women who took part and shared their wisdom and ideas. Thank you for your willingness to be vulnerable and explore the type of leaders you are and hope to be in the future ✨ This retreat wouldn't have been what it was without our incredible partners at the Global Leadership Foundation. Gayle Hardie, Amelia Young, Bernadette Thomas, Bianca Hogan, Dewani Shebubakar, Dr Dimity Podger, Felicity Jacob, Helen Dalley-Fisher, Jane Spence, Kaley Nicholson, Karen Alexander, Kate Saunders, Kim Loo, Kitty Walker, Nadia Aurisch, Stefany Goldring, Susan Moylan-Coombs. #climateleadership #womensempowerment #womensleadership #leadershipretreat

Meet Tess Ellett, our wonderful Fundraising Stewardship Manager. Tess' journey with nature started early — she grew up with a family, leaders in their own ways, that loved the bush, seeing it as an extension of themselves... "The bush was where we celebrated, and where we commemorated. Now, I raise my own daughter in Naarm / Melbourne on the Wurundjeri lands of the Kulin Nation, just a short walk from the misty Yarra River. But a lot has changed on our planet since that first camping trip. The very spot where I first swam has been bulldozed and turned into wood chips. People loved and cared for that bush. People fought to save it, but they lost. This is why communities like ours are so important. We need more people loving, caring and fighting for our bush and climate. We need more communities to care for and celebrate our planet. We need more women and gender-diverse leadership. We need more people like you." Image description: a light green background with a photo of Tess. There are trees behind her. Slides 2 and 3 have white and blue writing. #wearewela #climateleadership #communityaction #womensleadership

🌿 It's Time to #TurnThePageOnClimate 🌿 Throughout history, women have led and responded with courage and vision, from the forefront of every crisis. Today, we drive the transformation towards a cleaner future. That's why, joined by 83 brilliant leaders from women’s networks across the world, WELA is calling on the U.S. and global leaders to turn the page and move forward on climate change in the lead-up to COP29. Published as a full page in the New York Times on Sunday 29th September, the letter encourages sustained U.S. leadership and action on climate finance in a time when many other news topics continually eclipse climate action. We have seen hope re-emerge at the UN this week, as global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to act on the climate crisis, transition away from polluting fossil fuels, and back an overhaul of the international financial architecture. While progress has been made, much more is needed to slash emissions and rebuild trust in a year of unprecedented weather extremes felt across the globe, including here in Australia. The U.S. has an opportunity to lead decisively in upcoming climate negotiations, and today we’re here to say: we stand ready to back you as you act on climate change. Letter coordinated by Bellwethers Group