Posts Tagged ‘Conservation and Ecosystem Stewardship’
WATCH 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…
Read MoreWEA partners with Jane Goodall to protect forests and our future
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as a forest protection partner by Trees for Jane! Founded by Dr. Jane Goodall and Jeff Horowitz, Trees for Jane is a new campaign launching TODAY to shine a light on the work being done to protect and restore our world’s forests. Protecting our forests means protecting our future. Community livelihoods and…
Read More[In the News] A Look at Land Rights for Women Farmers in India
Here at WEA, we recognize that women are the backbone of communities and often play a much more significant role in community care-taking and resource management (i.e. food, water, energy, etc.) than they are often recognized for. This article published by The Indian Express discusses this dilemma. Women comprise up to 65 percent of all agricultural…
Read MoreFirst Public Preview of Land and Lens Photographs
In March, WEA’s Seeds of Resilience Project partner Vanastree, a women farmer’s seed-saving collective in Karnataka State, India, held their first photography training for project participants and community members, kicking off the storytelling component of this work called Land and Lens. This unique initiative supports the project’s ongoing efforts to ensure rural women farmers are equipped with…
Read MoreA Mother’s Day Call to Protect the Earth
This Sunday is the day of the mother, the day we honor the source of life. As we give thanks for our very existence, for all the nurturing and resources our mothers provide for us so that we may grow and thrive, we also celebrate our shared mother—the Earth itself. Without her flowing waters, warm sun,…
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