The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries to share diverse visions and strategies for a just and healthy world across 25 panels.

A significant panel, "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America," took place on June 25th. Featured speakers included Sharon Lavigne (RISE St. James), Tara Houska (Giniw Collective), Nalleli Cobo (People not Pozos, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition), and Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni, a physician.

The panel, "Climate Finance for Climate Justice," was held on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s

The panel, "Climate Finance for Climate Justice," was held on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the session featured experts from organizations including Third World Network, Oil Change International, Latindadd (Latin American and for the Caribbean Network for Social, Economic and Environmental Justice), and Tax Justice Network Africa.

Organized by WECAN, the Assembly brought together over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers representing 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, speakers showcased diverse visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a bold and transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

This video documents an indigenous-led, non-violent direct action at Thacker Pass / Peehee Mu'huh on April 25, 2023. The protest aimed to halt construction of the Thacker Pass lithium

This video documents an indigenous-led, non-violent direct action at Thacker Pass / Peehee Mu'huh on April 25, 2023. The protest aimed to halt construction of the Thacker Pass lithium mine.

For more information, to donate, or to get involved, please visit: ProtectThackerPass.org and maxwilbert.substack.com

Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she

Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she and her community suffered severe health issues, including heart palpitations, headaches, and nosebleeds so intense she had to sleep sitting up.

Cobo became a leading voice demanding the site's closure, evolving into an internationally renowned, award-winning Environmental Justice activist. She shares her journey, the ongoing struggles in disenfranchised communities, the high price paid, and how local efforts connect to the global fight for Climate Justice.

This talk was delivered at the 2021 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at bioneers.org.

Helen Caldicott, co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), emphasized the dangers of living near nuclear power plants, particularly for young children. She stated, "It's dangerous

Helen Caldicott, co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), emphasized the dangers of living near nuclear power plants, particularly for young children. She stated, "It's dangerous to live anywhere near a nuclear power plant - especially children under five years old (within 2 miles)."

This warning was part of her presentation, "Fukushima's Ongoing Impact," recorded on September 28, 2014, at Town Hall Seattle. For more information, visit her website: Helen Caldicott.

Boyan Slat, born 1994, is a Dutch inventor and entrepreneur. At 18, after encountering more plastic than fish while diving in Greece, he questioned why ocean pollution couldn't be cleaned. This

Boyan Slat, born 1994, is a Dutch inventor and entrepreneur. At 18, after encountering more plastic than fish while diving in Greece, he questioned why ocean pollution couldn't be cleaned. This inspired him to research plastic pollution, leading to his passive clean-up concept, which he presented at TEDxDelft in 2012.

He founded The Ocean Cleanup, temporarily pausing his aerospace engineering studies to lead a team of approximately 50. His 2017 speech detailed a design breakthrough for the project.

Follow The Ocean Cleanup's progress on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

The Tar Sands Resistance March on June 6, 2015, brought over 5,000 people to St. Paul, MN, marking the region's largest anti-tar sands demonstration. The march delivered a unified message: keep

The Tar Sands Resistance March on June 6, 2015, brought over 5,000 people to St. Paul, MN, marking the region's largest anti-tar sands demonstration. The march delivered a unified message: keep toxic tar sands out of America's Heartland to protect water, climate, and communities.

Produced by MN350, the event featured cinematography and editing by Xiaolu Wang, Nels Shafer, and Will Hanson. Music was provided by Podington Bear and "Submerging Green," alongside the Hoka Hey Drum Group. Key speakers included Tom Goldtooth, Winona LaDuke, Rep. Keith Ellison, Chris Wahmhoff, and Akilah Sanders-Reed.

West Papua presented an intervention at the 14th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 20, 2015. The delegation sought support from Fiji and other Pacific Island states

West Papua presented an intervention at the 14th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 20, 2015. The delegation sought support from Fiji and other Pacific Island states for their struggle, echoing the call: "Papua Merdeka, Free West Papua!"

Testimony was provided by Ronald Waromi of the West Papua Interest Association, Bernhard Th.W. Kaisiep MS, President of West Papua Melanesia in Exile, and Hon Niko Nawaikula, Head of the Fiji Native Delegation to the UN. This information was published on April 27, 2015.

Papuans are increasingly utilizing mobile phones and the internet to coordinate their freedom movement and communicate globally. Young people studying in West Papua and Indonesia are also engaging with the wider community to build support for their cause. (Source: Free West Papua)

This video observes traffic on Portland, Oregon's Steel Bridge, raising questions about crude oil transport in urban areas. It urges citizens to challenge leaders on the risks of such movements.

This video observes traffic on Portland, Oregon's Steel Bridge, raising questions about crude oil transport in urban areas. It urges citizens to challenge leaders on the risks of such movements. Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett for her PDXDowntowner YouTube Channel, published April 2, 2015.

For additional context, The New York Times documentary, 'A Danger on the Rails,' addresses similar issues in Albany, New York. This piece is part of the Earthsayers.tv 'High Risk Energy Alternatives' collection, available here. Published April 22, 2015.

Stephanie Herrera, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE), brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong passion for sustainable

Stephanie Herrera, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE), brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong passion for sustainable development and social justice. Having grown up on a Superfund site in Denver's Globeville neighborhood, she deeply understands the struggles of impoverished communities, inspired by her grandparents' role in the site's cleanup.

This content was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of Earthsayers.tv and Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE Conference 2014 in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014.