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Winter Solstice Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: A light that refuses to go out
As we enter the Fall Equinox, we celebrate a major milestone—our Co-Founders, Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer, have been awarded the 2024 Heinz Award for the Environment, recognizing the transformative impact of WEA’s work. This newsletter highlights their leadership, our participation in Climate Week NYC, and a powerful reminder from Lena Jelenjev’s poem that our way forward lies in hope, healing, and community. Together, we continue to rise, driven by the strength of grassroots women leaders.
Unraveling the Polycrisis: Women, Climate Change, and Geopolitical Conflict
Geopolitical conflict and climate change are among the most urgent crises of our time. Yet, the intricate ways these crises intersect-particularly along gendered lines-remains critically underexplored. by Emilia Santos Thomas, WEA Communications Intern Women disproportionately experience the impacts of both climate change and geopolitical conflict. For example, 80% of people displaced by climate change…
Reflexiones desde AWID: Celebrando a líderes feministas de América Latina y su lucha por la justicia climática
Por Daniela Pérez, Directora de Programas de Norteamérica/Pacífico, Women’s Earth Alliance A principios de este mes, tuve el privilegio de participar en el hub latinoamericano del 15° Foro de la Asociación para los Derechos de la Mujer en el Desarrollo (AWID), organizado en colaboración con Fondo Semillas y la Red Internacional de Fondos de Mujeres…
Reflections from AWID: Celebrating Latin America’s Feminist Leaders and Their Vision for Climate Justice
By Daniela Perez, Director of North America/Pacific Programs, Women’s Earth Alliance Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Latin American hub of the 15th Forum of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID), hosted by Fondo Semillas, and Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds. Held in the heart of Mexico…
Women Environmental Leaders Gather in Bali: Empowering Change for Indonesia’s Future
by Jen Palmer, WEA Special Initiatives Lead; Melisa Apriyani, WEA Indonesia Program Manager; and Sarita Pockell, WEA Learning Architect On October 14-19 in Bali, Indonesia, Women’s Earth Alliance brought together 40 women from 27 of Indonesia’s 38 provinces to share holistic environmental solutions and strategies. Since 2019, WEA has engaged over 100 women through its…
Rising Together: A Call to Resilience and Action
Dear Community, This morning brings a sense of uncertainty, and for many of us, it feels heavy. The last 12 hours have left countless people grappling with questions, emotions, and a genuine concern for what lies ahead. For those of us working to advance women’s leadership, address the climate crisis, and support communities on the…
Investing in Women’s Leadership: A Climate Imperative at NYC Climate Week
By Amira Diamond, Melinda Kramer, Kahea Pacheco, WEA Co-Directors WEA team and WEA Leaders at an event co-hosted with our partners at Project Dandelion during NYC Climate Week 2024. Last week at Climate Week in NYC, we witnessed an extraordinary surge of momentum for women’s leadership in climate. The collective reach and impact we’re achieving…
Eco-entrepreneurship as a Key Climate Solution: Weaving together equity, economic justice, community resilience and environmental protection
Eco-entrepreneurship connects gender equity, economic resilience, and environmental protection, enabling women to lead climate solutions that benefit both people and the planet. By overcoming barriers to resources and funding, women are building sustainable businesses that protect ecosystems and foster community resilience.
Women on the Frontlines: Climate Change, Gender-Based Violence, and Reproductive Rights
Women bear the brunt of climate change, particularly those from marginalized communities, where the intersections of gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and climate crises are most evident. As climate-related disasters increase, women face disproportionate risks, including disrupted access to essential healthcare, heightened vulnerability to violence, and threats to their well-being and autonomy. Women’s Earth Alliance and EngenderHealth emphasize that addressing these intersecting crises requires inclusive, community-centered solutions that elevate women’s leadership and ensure that SRHR remains central to climate resilience efforts.
Fall Equinox WEAvings: Honoring Achievements, Climate Leadership, and the Path Ahead
As we enter the Fall Equinox, we celebrate a major milestone—our Co-Founders, Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer, have been awarded the 2024 Heinz Award for the Environment, recognizing the transformative impact of WEA’s work. This newsletter highlights their leadership, our participation in Climate Week NYC, and a powerful reminder from Lena Jelenjev’s poem that our way forward lies in hope, healing, and community. Together, we continue to rise, driven by the strength of grassroots women leaders.