Posts Tagged ‘Conservation and Ecosystem Stewardship’
The 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.
Read More5 principles for partnering with communities on forest restoration
WEA Leader Fatuma Erima stands amongst trees she planted on her land in Kenya. // Image: Anthony Wanjiku. Indigenous peoples and local communities must be central to developing equitable benefit-sharing systems for forest stewardship and restoration. As more investment goes into forest conservation and restoration, social justice and equity approaches can secure long-term prosperity for…
Read MoreJust Released! WEA’s 2021 Impact Report
We asked you to change the world with us. And you did. At this time last year—as we all entered another year of what felt like insurmountable health challenges and compounding crises—we assured you that #WEAMadeforThis moment. We promised you that with your support we’d spend the next twelve months doubling down on our tried-and-true approach…
Read MoreThis Giving Tuesday: Help a woman change the world
You can Help TWICE as many Women to Change the World Hello friends! You already know that women have the power to change the world. Sometimes, they just need a little help! Thanks again for your generous support of women and the environment through WEA. Today is Giving Tuesday. We’re writing to ask if you’ll make…
Read MoreWATCH NOW: A post-COP26 conversation with Vital Voices and women leaders on SDG 13, women, and climate change
In the days following the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), we were honored to join our partners Vital Voices and an inspiring panel of expert women leaders to debrief the conference and highlight the intersections of SDG 13 with Issue Advocacy. Be sure to tune in to hear the actions needed as…
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