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As global leaders converge for UNFCCC COP28, GAGGA brings forth a tapestry of narratives from the very frontlines of climate impact. The latest blog post dives into riveting stories from our partners, shedding light on the deep intertwining of gender, climate, and environmental justice. From the resilience of Indigenous women, to the young generation ofContinue reading “November 2023 Newsletter | GAGGAatCOP28: Advocating for the Voices on the Frontlines”

or some time now, GAGGA and our network have been emphasizing how the climate and environmental crises require feminist solutions. This year, various actors are starting to recognize this as well. In March, the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) addressed gender equality in the context of climate change and environmental degradation for the firstContinue reading “July 2022 | Feminist climate action in the spotlight”

With extreme weather events impacting every region of the world in recent months and stark warnings from the latest IPCC report, one thing is more clear than ever: now is the time for governments, investors, and donors to take urgent climate action. Ahead of the UN climate negotiations in just a few days, we call on these actorsContinue reading “October 2021 Newsletter: Now is the time for urgent climate action”

  Across the globe, women are intensely involved in the provision, management, restoration and safeguarding of water resources. Based on their vast knowledge and understanding of the critical importance of clean and sufficient water, as well as their collective commitment to their communities, women are leading struggles, proposing and implementing sustainable solutions, and making theirContinue reading “GAGGA Newsletter #4: The Confluence of Women and Water”

 “Our grandparents told them to provide good roads, (electrical) power and hospitals. But they didn’t meet any of these expectations. Here there is no power.  Development… we don’t even know what development really is because we can’t feel it.” Pascaline*, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Throughout the three continents of Africa, Asia,and Latin America, there is no dearthContinue reading “GAGGA Newsletter #3: Women’s Resistance to Mining: Articulating, strengthening and building solidarity”