Our Power, Our People, Our Planet: A Women-led Clean Energy Movement in Nigeria

People power has always been the heartbeat of change. But today, it’s clearer than ever that we’re at a turning point. Environmental degradation and injustice are no longer distant threats—they’re present, immediate, and reshaping lives in real time. They demand bold, collective action. This Earth Day, we’re reminded that the most effective solutions are often…

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Spring WEAvings Newsletter: Hope in the darkest moments

We are living in a time of both unprecedented challenge and transformative possibility. Environmental protections are unraveling, inequalities are deepening, and systems are failing the very people and planet they were meant to serve. Yet, even in the darkest moments, we see the incredible strength of women leaders—steadfast, visionary, and relentless in building a just future from the ground up.

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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…

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