Our Children's Trust’s Post

In a powerful declaration submitted to the court, Genesis v. EPA youth plaintiff Avroh explains that volunteering and climate activism isn’t enough when the EPA is discriminating against children by allowing life-threatening levels of climate pollution and discounting the economic value of their lives. When rights are being violated, it’s the court’s job to listen and act! Read more from Avroh’s declaration in our blog post: ourchildrenstrust.org/blog #YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #EPA #EnvironmentalDiscrimination #ChildrensRights #ClimateRights #ClimateLitigation #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice

"We need to make sure that the voices, experiences and realities of those most vulnerable to the impacts of the #climate crisis and harmful fossil fuel & industrial agriculture are heard in the offices of decision-makers, at the doors of global corporations and in our streets. The financial sector needs to #FixTheFinance and #FundOurFuture," - Paula Castro, Policy Adviser on Climate Justice and Corporate Advocacy at ActionAid. Read more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4c0ahF7

🔍 New research reveals that #NewYork institutions, including universities and non-profits, share lobbyists with fossil fuel companies, blurring lines between climate advocacy and corporate interests. Lobbying firms represent both victims and perpetrators of the climate crisis, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and ethical considerations. With limited regulations and oversight, firms navigate conflicting client interests, posing challenges for environmental advocacy and accountability. Here's a glimpse of their initiatives! @theguardian https://lnkd.in/dFMngFtE #SaC24 #SDGs #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #GlobalWarming

True change stems from love for humanity, all living beings, and other elements that make our planet. #ClimateEldersNG aims to bridge intergenerational gaps by amplifying the wisdom of our elders who have dedicated themselves to environmental advocacy and activism. #TEAPAfrica

#FastFacts: 🌍 8 out of the top 10 countries affected by extreme climate events between 2000 and 2019 were developing countries, which are more vulnerable to such events. 🌱 Indigenous communities are especially affected by climate change due to their close relationship with nature. 🌀 The youth are at the forefront of climate advocacy. Let's all do our part to protect nature 🌱 and raise awareness about the importance of addressing climate change. #ProtectNature #ClimateChange #ClimateAdvocacy #IndigenousCommunities #ClimateEvents

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Join the Mass Climate Action Network as they delve into the crucial link between climate resilience and climate justice. Understanding how these areas intersect is essential for effective organizing. It’s vital for climate mitigation and adaptation advocates to unite for a stronger climate justice movement. Leading the discussion is Reverend Vernon K. Walker, the Climate Justice Program Director for Clean Water Action and Associate Minister at Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. Walker brings over a decade of experience in social justice organizing, with a focus on racial and climate justice. Register here: https://bit.ly/3WFN6tl #ClimateCollaborative #ClimateResilience #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction #SocialJustice #CleanWaterAction #ClimateMitigation #ClimateAdaptation #Advocacy #CommunityLeadership #RacialJustice #ClimateMovement #SustainableFuture #OrganizingForChange #ClimateEquity

"Empowered by knowledge! Just attended a thought-provoking webinar on Climate Change and its Advocacy, organized by EcoRevival Pakistan in collaboration with CO2Brains. Gained valuable insights on the urgent need for climate action and the power of individual advocacy. Let's work together to create a sustainable future! #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EcoRevivalPakistan #CO2Brains #Webinar"

Ambition, Action, Advocacy, and Accountability: these 4 As inspire our ambitious new Climate Action Plan. Maurice Loosschilder, Global Head of #Sustainability at #Signify, explains how we aim to reduce our GHG emissions by 90% compared to 2019 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYAajt-D

From our family to yours...Happy International Day of Families The 2024 theme focuses on Families and Climate Change. Empowering families through education, changing consumption habits, and advocacy is critical for effective climate action. Families pass values across generations, so instilling sustainable habits and climate awareness in families from an early age is important. The 2024 International Day of Families aims to raise awareness of how climate change impacts families and the role families can play in climate action. #familyday #FamilyDay2024