On April 25, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Women's Fossil Fuel Phaseout Forum in Santa Marta, Colombia. Titled "Halting Extraction and Advancing a Just

On April 25, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Women's Fossil Fuel Phaseout Forum in Santa Marta, Colombia. Titled "Halting Extraction and Advancing a Just Transition," this significant event took place ahead of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, showcasing WECAN's advocacy.

The forum featured two crucial panels. "No Extraction in the Amazon" highlighted Indigenous women leaders, including Aura Tegria and President Olivia Bisa Tirko, protecting forests and communities. A keynote by Susana Muhamad, Special Envoy to the Fossil Fuel Treaty, preceded "Women in Action for a Just Transition," which brought together activists like Yuvelis Natalia Morales Blanco and Xiye Bastida. The event underscored diverse women's leadership in global climate action.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a bold path toward a healthy and just world.

A key session, “Rights of Nature as a Systemic Solution: Protecting and Defending the Places We Live,” held on June 27th, featured prominent leaders. Resources from this panel and the entire Assembly are available here. Learn more about the Assembly here.

Sharon Lavigne, founder of the faith-based environmental justice group Rise St. James, was the 2021 North American winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. She received the award for her work

Sharon Lavigne, founder of the faith-based environmental justice group Rise St. James, was the 2021 North American winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. She received the award for her work fighting chemical plants in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

Support Sharon's efforts: Rise St. James

Global food production must increase by 70% by 2050, yet farmers are disappearing, and communities struggle for healthy food. Could solutions to these complex issues emerge from unexpected places,

Global food production must increase by 70% by 2050, yet farmers are disappearing, and communities struggle for healthy food. Could solutions to these complex issues emerge from unexpected places, like a Spanish desert and a Brooklyn parking lot?

Matt Bodnar, a Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree and partner at Fresh Hospitality, invests in innovative food and technology ventures, including vertical farming startup Square Roots. His work, which also spans commercial real estate with Fresh Capital, explores how strategic investment can address these critical challenges.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Emilie Mazzacurati, a UC Berkeley Goldman School alumna, founded Four Twenty Seven Climate Solutions. Her company blends climate science and economic modeling to advise clients on integrating

Emilie Mazzacurati, a UC Berkeley Goldman School alumna, founded Four Twenty Seven Climate Solutions. Her company blends climate science and economic modeling to advise clients on integrating climate risk into business decisions, fostering community protection and resilience through social innovation.

Mazzacurati discusses her company's mission with fellow alumnus Jonathan Stein.

This episode, part of "The UC Public Policy Channel" series, is available on UCTV. [May 2017] [Show ID: 32257]

Economist Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary, explores how the intersection of politics and economics led to Donald Trump's rise. He also addresses concerns, shared by some Republicans, that

Economist Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary, explores how the intersection of politics and economics led to Donald Trump's rise. He also addresses concerns, shared by some Republicans, that Trump's governance is harming American institutions.

Reich delivered this rousing talk as the featured speaker at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy’s Board of Advisors Dinner in March 2017. For more, visit: UCTV.

The U'wa people continue their decades-long, nonviolent struggle to protect their sacred ancestral lands from environmental destruction. While Occidental Petroleum departed in 2002, Colombia's

The U'wa people continue their decades-long, nonviolent struggle to protect their sacred ancestral lands from environmental destruction. While Occidental Petroleum departed in 2002, Colombia's national oil company Ecopetrol now intensifies oil exploration activities, particularly around the Magallanes platform.

This exploration encroaches on U'wa ancestral territory and the spiritually significant Cubogón River. U'wa spiritual leader Berito Cobaría emphasizes their ancient wisdom: oil, or "Ruiria," is the Earth's blood, and its extraction causes a slow environmental death. This perspective aligns closely with modern climate change warnings.

Read more: http://amazonwatch.org/news/2014/0417-colombias-uwa-two-decades-later-fighting-on

Randall Arauz gained international recognition for leading the campaign to halt the inhumane and environmentally catastrophic shark finning industry in Costa Rica. His successful efforts

Randall Arauz gained international recognition for leading the campaign to halt the inhumane and environmentally catastrophic shark finning industry in Costa Rica. His successful efforts established Costa Rica as a new global model for shark protection. This impactful work is featured in a video narrated by actor and environmentalist Robert Redford.

Arauz's achievements exemplify the spirit of the Goldman Environmental Prize, the world's largest award for grassroots environmentalists. Discover more about the prize at goldmanprize.org.

The Avatamsaka Sutra describes Indra's Net, an ancient metaphor for our interdependent universe. This concept inspires a collaborative art project led by artist Debra Goldman.

At events

The Avatamsaka Sutra describes Indra's Net, an ancient metaphor for our interdependent universe. This concept inspires a collaborative art project led by artist Debra Goldman.

At events like Bioneers, participants create a physical "Indra's Net" using recycled, natural, and lightweight fabrics. This endeavor fosters connection, encouraging people to share stories and build relationships.

Learn more about Debra Goldman's work: debragoldmanstudio.com

Goldman Prize winner Ursula Sladek established Germany's first cooperatively-owned renewable power company. This initiative directly responded to the nation's expanded reliance on nuclear

Goldman Prize winner Ursula Sladek established Germany's first cooperatively-owned renewable power company. This initiative directly responded to the nation's expanded reliance on nuclear energy.

Learn more at http://www.goldmanprize.org/2011/europe.