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Communities need effective grievance mechanisms to seek remedies when carbon projects go wrong. #AccesstoJustice is crucial for protecting land and resource rights. ‼️Join our call tomorrow to share and learn about the importance of these mechanisms and how they align with the #CarbonJusticePrinciples. https://lnkd.in/gujqcj8d

For Immaculata, learning about #carbonmarkets and sharing that knowledge with her community is essential for fair participation as these carbon projects are being held on their lands. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/QZOY50TU9B0 #CarbonJustice #TheVoicesWeNeed

Kenya is taking steps to regulate #carbonmarkets, but many communities are still left out. Elijah highlights the importance of community involvement in these discussions.    👉Read more about his journey: https://ow.ly/V8eE50TVNJa

Exciting news! We're launching our #CarbonJustice campaign! 🚀 After collaborating with communities in 21 countries, we've identified 6 key principles to ensure carbon projects are fair and equitable. We're fighting for: 1️⃣ No Pay to Pollute: Carbon payments can't replace reducing emissions! 2️⃣ Community Rights: Respect the land and water rights of communities! 3️⃣ Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC): Communities must have a say before any project moves forward! 4️⃣ Fair Compensation: Communities should receive at least 50% of revenue from projects on their land! 5️⃣ Fair Participation: Empower communities to lead and access opportunities! 6️⃣ Enforcement: Strong oversight to ensure accountability! Together, we can demand #CarbonJustice! Let’s make sure carbon projects uplift communities and tackle climate change head-on!✊ Join the movement and be part of the change. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gujqcj8d

In Southeast Asia, community paralegals are rising to the challenge of shrinking civic spaces and mounting repression. Since 2018, members of the Grassroots Justice Network have been collaborating to tackle this challenge. These grassroots justice defenders work with marginalized groups, supporting land and environmental rights, gender equality, and citizenship. By forming powerful regional networks, they’re building solidarity, sharing strategies, and equipping communities with knowledge to advocate for their rights—even under challenging political conditions. Their mission for justice and equality is an inspiring call for a more inclusive future. Read more about their impactful journey here: https://lnkd.in/gNtExXc6

💪Join us for our next movement call where we'll share & learn how to make carbon markets fair. This is your chance to hear from amazing network members who are leading the way for just carbon markets for their communities. Share your own experiences, pick up some fresh strategies, and get inspired to incorporate the carbon justice principles into your work. Plus, we’ve got interpretation in English, Spanish, French & Burmese, so everyone can join the conversation! 📅 November 7, 2024 🔗 Register Here: Eastern Call: 9am DRC, 11am Nairobi, 4pm Manila with English, French &Burmese interpretation. https://ow.ly/cPpw50TQt14 Western Call: 8am Mexico City, 9am New York with English & Spanish interpretation. https://ow.ly/4A3m50TQsZC #CarbonJustice #CarbonJusticePrinciples #TheVoicesWeNeed

“The first time I read a law book, it was like finding the cheat code to life.” #Legalempowerment behind bars is a powerful force. Board member & long-time Grassroots Justice Network Jhody Polk's Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative (JLI) is equipping incarcerated individuals with the legal tools to fight for justice, helping them not only advocate for themselves but also assist others in navigating complex legal systems. Read more about her new initiative, which seeks to place a spotlight on the oral history of these often untold stories: https://lnkd.in/gGq5d2cg

Fighting for land and environmental justice can be dangerous. Since 2012, over 2,100 people have been killed for defending their land, and violence against those who stand up for their communities continues to be a harsh reality. But there’s hope in the work being done by legal empowerment advocates worldwide, especially through community paralegals who help their communities know, use, and shape the law. Read more from our Director of Global LEJ Initiatives Rebecca Iwerks, Ye Yinth, and Ford Foundation's Otto Saki here: https://lnkd.in/gdtPc9PZ

Change is inevitable. However, who gets to experience change when poverty is the accepted status quo? How can the tides of change move in favor of the poor? And what keeps everything from going back to the way things were before? In Nairobi’s informal settlement of Mukuru, Jane Weru and Patrick Njoroge of Akiba Mashinani Trust must find answers to these questions while working alongside a community of 300,000 people living in poverty, without access to basic services and teetering on the brink of eviction. Listen to their story here: https://ow.ly/T5yV50TMSJv

Last week the UNFCCC missed the chance to protect land rights in new carbon markets. In Vivek Maru's new op-ed, he argues that we can and must do more to make carbon projects fair Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gkfVYW3g