Posts by Kahea Pacheco
“Investing in women’s leadership is investing in entire communities” — Food Sovereignty Leader joins WEA to Lead North America/Pacific Program
Daniela Perez is passionate about gardens, the food they grow and stories that food will uncover, and creating powerful learning experiences for women environmental leaders. As a transborder Mexican-America who grew up in Tijuana, Mexico, her passions were shaped by her surrounding environment, the changing landscape (both political and physical), and the powerful women in…
Read MoreResilience and Action: an antidote for ‘Climate Doomism’
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash. Fifty-six percent. That’s the staggering number of respondents in a survey of 10,000 people aged 16-25 and spanning 10 countries who feel that “humanity is doomed.” And while this perspective is distressing, there are many people wondering: is it entirely unfounded? You’ve likely heard about—and perhaps also read—the latest…
Read MoreNow Hiring: North America/Pacific Program Director
Women’s Earth Alliance is thrilled to share that we are seeking a North America/Pacific Program Director to join our global team. This is a dynamic role that involves working with directly with women environmental and climate leaders, and oversight of the U.S. Accelerator Program. The Accelerator catalyzes the critical projects of women leaders driving change in…
Read MoreJoin WEA + World Economic Forum to discuss scaling forest protection and restoration
In celebration of this year’s International Day of Forests, WEA Co-Director Kahea Pacheco will join the World Economic Forum for a timely discussion on scaling up forest protection and restoration. At COP26, world leaders promised to end deforestation by 2030. To reach this goal, forest protection and stewardship efforts must center the needs and leadership…
Read MoreThe Climate Crisis is a Women’s Issue
The heaviest burdens of the climate crisis fall on women’s shoulders. And yet, as caretakers of families and the natural resources on which life depends, women are also best positioned to innovate the solutions our world urgently needs.
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