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Join GAGGA, Fundo Casa Socioambiental, and Non-Timber Forest Products – Exchange Program (NTFP-EP) for a pivotal discussion on ensuring gender just climate policy and finance for women-led community-based organizations (CBOs). These CBOs, although leading some of the most impactful gender just climate solutions, often find themselves marginalized from mainstream financing and decision-making. Event Highlights: Hear from local CBOContinue reading “#GAGGAatCOP28 Side Event: Links and Resources”

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”

As global leaders convene for the much-anticipated COP28, there exists an undeniably urgent necessity: the incorporation of grassroots voices into the very fabric of our global climate solutions. This imperative is particularly heightened for the voices of women, girls, trans, intersex, and non-binary people, as well as structurally marginalized communities including Indigenous, Afrodescendant, rural, andContinue reading “November 2023 Newsletter | GAGGA At COP28: Advocating for the Voices on the Frontlines”

The climate crisis continues to escalate, and the urgency for meaningful solutions has never been more palpable. As world leaders gather for COP28, it’s crucial that grassroots voices, especially those of women, girls, trans, intersex, and non-binary people and structurally excluded communities of Indigenous, Afrodescendant, rural, and young women are not just heard but leadingContinue reading “#GAGGAatCOP28 : An Urgent Call for Gender Just Climate Finance”

At the heart of many international gatherings, like COP28, lies an uncomfortable reality. Although these global forums strive to address pressing environmental challenges, they often seem detached from the very realities they aim to combat. More often than not, the crucial voices from grassroots communities are absent, voices that should be integral to the decision-making,Continue reading “Bridging the Gap: The Urgent Need for Grassroots Voices at Global Forums”

In the heart of Nigeria’s Niger Delta, Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre has not only been fervently advocating for women’s rights and environmental justice for over two decades, but has also shown the world that real change often begins away from the global spotlight. Their relentless pursuit of gender equality and environmental justice hasContinue reading “Beyond the Spotlight – Grassroots Advocacy and the Quest for True Change in the African Region”

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Amidst the diverse terrains of Guatemala, the Consejo de Mujeres Indígenas y Biodiversidad (CMIB), a platform of Indigenous women’s organizations focused on biodiversity and climate change, stands resilient. As a torchbearer for Indigenous women’s rights and voices, they’ve been weaving together the tapestries of grassroots experiences to echo in global forums like COP28. “Our expectationsContinue reading “From Local to Global: Indigenous Voices in Climate Dialogues”

In the vast landscape of international climate dialogue and global summits like COP28, the International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI) emerges as a crucial voice, not just representing but championing the narratives and rights of Indigenous Women. Representing voices from diverse regions – Asia, Africa, Americas, Pacific, and Arctic – FIMI’s mission is to coalesce aroundContinue reading “Indigenous Resilience and Rights: Steering the Dialogue at COP28”