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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…

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 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 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​.

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.