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As the first scientists and first environmentalists, First Nations women hold deep knowledge about doing things differently. They have been caring for Country for millennia and their wisdom, expertise and decision making is critical to address the environmental crises we face today. In this piece from CEO of Women's Environmental Leadership Australia, Victoria McKenzie-McHarg, we share the stories of Sarah Eccles, Vanessa Cavanagh and Bianca McNeair.

"A Message of Hope: Can You Imagine a Healed World? This powerful letter imagines a future where humanity has overcome challenges like pollution, war, and injustice. Written by youth activist Ta'Kaiya Blaney, it thanks future generations for achieving a world in balance. Is this vision possible? Let's work together to make it a reality! Read the full article here >>> https://buff.ly/3SMJy7o #WorldWaterDay #HealThePlanet #HopeForTheFuture"

On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the cultures and resilience of Indigenous peoples and particularly, Indigenous women in STEM, whose innovations and leadership are driving progress and inspiring change. Their contributions have not only advanced scientific understanding but also highlighted the importance of diverse perspectives in solving today's complex challenges. From pioneering research to championing sustainable practices and sharing ancestral knowledge, these women are reshaping the STEM landscape and empowering future generations. ✨ We encourage you to take some time today to learn about the cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the Americas. Here are some ideas: 🌿 Look up whose ancestral lands you're on (visit native-land.ca) and take some time to learn about your local tribe’s culture. 🌿 Check out the book “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People” by historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. 🌿 Visit a museum that shares about Indigenous history and culture 🌿 Research STEM advances made by Indigenous people, like Dr. Jessica Hernandez, an Indigenous author, researcher, and climate justice advocate. 🌿 Share what you learn with your friends, family, and coworkers! #AmplifyIndigenousVoices

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Great session today from Solutions House hosted by Futerra and Exponential Roadmap Initiative on 'Catalyzing the Brilliance of BIPOC Women in Sustainability.' BIPOC women are pivotal in driving change in the Climate sector. Grateful for this space to have a collective conversation about what support and resources we need to thrive and how to be strong advocates for ourselves. #BIPOC #WomenInSustainability #ClimateChange #Empowerment https://lnkd.in/gd_MCuUg

What should be the big idea of the UN Summit of the Future? The ‘why bother’ — the once-in-a-generation-ness? Jonathan Glennie asks the critical question facing world leaders this September — and he finds a surprising answer, at least from where I sit, because it came from Project Starling and ideas developed by Carne Ross. “Nothing about us without us” should be the guiding principle for the future of global governance. We can’t effectively manage crisis or meet the #SDGs when those most impacted don’t have a say. From vulnerable developing countries to marginalized populations to future generations who will inherit the planet — we must recognize their interests and rights. See the case he makes for this important principle. https://lnkd.in/eGjRZ6m6 #SOTF #SummitoftheFuture United Nations #multilateralcooperation #globalgovernance #SDGs #futuregenerations

f you work in the climate, environment, or conservation space, your input is needed! Take just 10 minutes to complete this survey. Your responses will contribute to a broader research initiative from Oxford HR on enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within organisations in this sector. Your insights are incredibly valuable. Share your thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/eUPsnYmK. hashtag #research hashtag #climateleadership hashtag #EDI hashtag #searchforabetterworld Activate to view larger image,

The programs of Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International are consistently some of the most rooted, galvanizing, and actionable of any climate-centered programs I attend. It's no wonder: Indigenous women - and feminists across the gender spectrum - are leaders in climate solutions, and furthering policies and practices of care and climate justice. When we talk about a just transition, there is so much we need to get right. We cannot repeat the colonial and extractive practices of the past when it comes to the resources needed to adapt. About 50% of energy transition minerals and metal projects are located on or near Indigenous territories. The rights of Indigenous Peoples must be protected and respected. As part of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), WECAN held an event called “Indigenous Women Upholding Indigenous Rights and Leading Climate Solutions.” Panelists discussed “the impacts of fossil fuels, deforestation, and the climate crisis in their communities and how they are implementing climate solutions, practicing traditional knowledge systems, upholding Indigenous rights, promoting the right to self-determination, and advancing policies and practices of care and climate justice.” You can watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/e9AH55hb and it features: - Dr. Crystal A Cavalier, Ed.D, MPA (Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation), Co-Founder, 7 Directions of Service, Turtle Island, USA - Taily Terena (Terena Nation), Indigenous rights activist, Environmental Health Program Consultant for the International Indian Treaty Council, WECAN Coordinator, Brazil - Casey Camp Horinek (Ponca Nation), Ponca Nation Environmental Ambassador and WECAN Board Member, Turtle Island, USA - Olivia Bisa Tirko (Chapra Nation), President of the Autonomous Territorial Government of the Chapra Nation - President Whitney Gravelle (Bay Mills Indian Community), President and Executive Council Bay Mills Indian Community, Turtle Island/USA - Majo Andrade Cerda (Kichwa), from the Kichwa People of Serena, Leader of Economy and community development of CONFENIAE (Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon) - Shirley Krenak Krenak, Founder of the Shirley Djukurna Krenak Institute, Co-founder of ANMIGA, Brazil - Luzbeidy Monterrosa (Wayuu), Filmmaker and Founder of Shinyak Kashikai, Colombia - With moderation by Osprey Orielle Lake, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), USA #UNPFII #indigenousrights #selfdetermination #climatesolutions #climatejustice #wecaninternational

We’ll be tuning in TODAY for an important discussion led by The Elders Foundation, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders and Founder of Project Dandelion, The Honorable Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Pro Harlem Brundtland, Alice de Moraes Amorim Vogas, Paulo Galvão. They will discuss how Brazil can lead the way in providing bold, just, and equitable solutions to the climate and nature crises. WRTHY is a signatory and proudly supports their open letter, urging world leaders to embrace long-view leadership. Jaadi Fonseca, WRTHY’s Senior Designer, highlights the responsibility and vision that her home country Brazil can help lead in order to achieve a climate-just future for all. "Growing up in Brazil, the atmospheric smell just before a heavy tropical rainfall, the sweet taste of a fruit freshly picked from the tree, and the tales of Curupira (the Guardian of Forests) and Yemanjá (the Great Mother of the Sea) are a few of the memories that shaped my childhood. What do these memories have in common? They represent how the diversity of culture, nature, and ecosystems can be cross-generational tools to teach us to be better. Better humans and better members of the natural world. In Brazil, it is not strange to recognise that humans are an integrated part of the environment and that we are responsible for caring for it. We are proud of the natural richness of our country, but we understand that we are not doing enough to preserve it. Political short-term interests disguised in economic development have set us back, but still, Brazilians are highly concerned about the impact of the climate crisis. Events such as this month’s floods in Rio Grande do Sul alert us to do better. And for us, doing better means listening to everyone’s voices and sharing how we need to be ‘mixed together’ to develop a long-view leadership towards a climate-just future." Watch 💻 https://lnkd.in/eRqdHHAK Connected Women Leaders, Project Dandelion, The Elders Foundation, Pat Mitchell, Ronda Carnegie, Hafsat Abiola-Costello Jenifer Willig Erin Thornton Katie Harrison Lew Willig sheila roche