The panel “Breakthrough Journalism: Strategies For Covering the Climate Crisis” took place on June 28, 2025. Moderated by Antonia Juhasz, it featured leading journalists and activists including Amy Westervelt, Catalina Ruiz-Navarro, Elizabeth Kahurani, Rahma Diaa, and Amy Goodman. This session was part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice.

Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond ran from June 23-28, 2025. It united over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries.

Across 25 panels, participants shared diverse visions and strategies for a healthy and just world. Resources from the panel and Assembly are available here. Learn more about the Assembly here.

The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International is organizing the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. This free public forum, held June 23-28, 2025 (1:00-6:00pm ET daily), will address critical solutions for human rights and nature protection amidst a growing polycrisis.

The Assembly unites diverse grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers. Over 125 speakers from 50 countries will present on 25 panels across six days, showcasing visions and strategies for a healthy, just world. Interpretation is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

To access interpretation and full engagement, register via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the schedule and speakers: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International is organizing the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. This free, public forum, held June 23-28, 2025 (1-6 PM ET daily), will unite grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers. It aims to showcase diverse solutions and strategies for human rights and nature protection, fostering a just and healthy world amidst global challenges.

Featuring over 125 speakers from 50 countries across 25 panels, the Assembly offers interpretation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Register for full engagement and interpretation via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the schedule and speakers: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International presents the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. This free public forum will take place from June 23-28, 2025, daily from 1:00 - 6:00 PM ET, addressing solutions for human rights and nature protection.

The Assembly will unite grassroots women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers to accelerate a transformative path to a healthy and just world amidst the growing polycrisis. It features over 125 speakers from 50 countries across 25 panels, with interpretation available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

Register for full engagement and interpretation via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the schedule and speakers: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International presents the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. This free, public forum, held June 23-28, 2025 (1-6 PM ET daily), will unite grassroots leaders, advocates, and policymakers. It aims to showcase diverse solutions and strategies for human rights and nature protection, accelerating a just and healthy world amidst growing global challenges.

Featuring over 125 speakers from 50 countries across 25 panels, the Assembly offers interpretation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Register for full engagement and interpretation via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the schedule and speakers: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International presents the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. This free public forum, held June 23-28, 2025 (1:00 - 6:00 PM ET daily), will unite grassroots leaders, advocates, and policymakers. It aims to accelerate solutions for human rights and nature protection amidst the growing polycrisis, fostering a just and healthy world.

Featuring over 125 speakers from 50 countries across 25 panels, the Assembly offers interpretation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. To access full engagement and interpretation, please register on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the schedule and speakers here: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International presents the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, from June 23-28, 2025 (1:00-6:00pm ET daily). This free public forum will unite grassroots leaders, advocates, and policymakers to address solutions for human rights and nature, accelerating a just and healthy world.

Featuring over 125 speakers from 50 countries across 25 panels, the Assembly offers interpretation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Register for full engagement and interpretation via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the schedule and speakers: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

As the climate crisis intensifies—driving deadly heat, rising seas, and deepening inequality—WECAN invites you to the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice. This critical global gathering, from June 23–28, is a vital step towards COP30 and beyond, uniting us in powerful, transformative action.

The Assembly will bring together diverse grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers. We will showcase visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a bold path to a healthy and just world, confronting the growing polycrisis with collective power and leadership.

Register and join us here: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the Assembly: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

On Earth Day, during the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, WECAN hosted "Protecting Land, Rights, and Future Generations: Indigenous Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action and Earth Defense." This event brought together Indigenous women leaders globally to share firsthand experiences of colonization and climate disruption, while highlighting powerful solutions.

They showcased strategies upholding Indigenous rights and sovereignty, bringing health and justice to communities. The event also honored women land defenders protecting ecosystems, often at great personal risk. Panelists discussed democracy, reciprocal economies, rights of nature, and Indigenous rights as vital ways forward for the world.

On November 20 at COP29, women leaders presented crucial reports and strategies to accelerate a Just Transition and global climate justice. Their efforts focused on supporting communities and ecosystems impacted by extractive industries and addressing human and Indigenous rights violations.

Key speakers included Colette Pichon Battle (Taproot Earth, USA), Zukiswa White (Women and Gender Constituency, South Africa), Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation Environmental Ambassador, WECAN Board Member, Turtle Island/USA), Taily Terena (Indigenous rights activist, WECAN Coordinator, Brazil), and Osprey Orielle Lake (Executive Director, WECAN, USA).

On November 18, WECAN hosted a COP29 press conference where women leaders advocated for a fossil fuel phaseout and a Just Transition. Speakers emphasized the importance of climate finance for equitable solutions and accountability, also highlighting efforts for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The panel featured Eriel Tchekwie Deranger (Indigenous Climate Action), Dr. Amiera Sawas (Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty), and Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN).

WECAN organized a COP29 press conference featuring Brazilian Indigenous women leaders. They advocated for Indigenous rights, forest and water protection, community well-being, and global climate action, with a focus on the path to COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Speakers included Puyr Tembé, Concita Sôpré, and Lucimara Patté, all co-founders of Ancestral Indigenous Women Warriors (ANMIGA). Moderated by Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN), the event highlighted the critical role of Indigenous women in safeguarding Amazonian biodiversity and connected biomes.

On November 16, WECAN hosted a COP29 Press Conference, advocating a new legal and economic framework based on living in balance with Earth's natural systems. Prominent speakers discussed the Rights of Nature movement, highlighting its potential as a systemic framework for defending biodiversity, communities, and the climate.

WECAN presented "A Global Initiative for a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Nature," outlining a strategy for national and subnational governments to adopt this declaration. To learn more about this vital initiative, please visit: wecaninternational.org/ron-declaration

Global women and feminist leaders are calling for urgent climate justice and action for future generations. WECAN marks International Women's Day by releasing a video showcasing women and gender-diverse leaders' solutions.

Amidst escalating climate crisis and social inequities, these leaders demand bold systems change and transformational leadership. They champion solutions for food sovereignty, Indigenous rights, and a Just Transition, challenging governments and corporations to end extractive practices and declare a climate emergency. Their fight for Mother Earth is unwavering.

On November 4, 2021, Indigenous women leaders united at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, to issue an urgent call to action for the Amazon in crisis. Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International, they advocated for Indigenous rights and the protection of forests, water, communities, and the global climate.

Speakers highlighted the devastating impacts of climate change, extractive industries, and agri-business in the Amazon. They underscored the critical importance of Indigenous rights as a vital climate solution.

A COP26 press conference on November 9, 2021, focused on "Accelerating a Feminist Green New Deal."

The event featured speakers including Santra Denis from the Miami Workers Center, Frances Roberts-Gregory (Feminist Activist, Academic, and Scholar), Jacqui Patterson of The Chisholm Legacy Project, and Mara Dolan from WEDO. Osprey Orielle Lake and Katherine Quaid represented WECAN.

These experts shared insights on advancing a feminist approach to climate action and social justice.

On November 5, 2021, WECAN and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) co-hosted a COP26 press conference. They reported on the recent Rights of Nature Tribunal, held parallel to the summit, which focused on systemic change in climate solutions.

The Tribunal heard two cases, notably one concerning climate change and the Amazon rainforest. Presenters included Tribunal Judges: Lisa Mead (Earth Law Alliance), Atossa Soltani (Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative), Pablo Solón (Former UN Ambassador for Bolivia), and Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN International).

Watch and share the WECAN Press Conference from COP26 in Glasgow, titled "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change." This vital discussion highlights the critical role of women in addressing climate change.

The conference featured powerful voices from global climate justice leaders. Speakers included Sostine Namanya (Gender & Food Security Officer, NAPE, Uganda), Sonia Guajajara (Executive Coordinator, APIB, Brazilian Amazon), Casey Camp-Horinek (Environmental Ambassador and WECAN Board Member, USA), and Osprey Orielle Lake (Executive Director, WECAN International, USA).

On November 5, WECAN Executive Director Osprey Orielle Lake addressed the GLOBE COP26 Legislators Summit at the Scottish Parliament. She urged global leaders to reject false solutions, advocating for climate justice, Indigenous rights, keeping fossil fuels in the ground, and greater inclusion of women and frontline communities in decision-making.

Lake highlighted that current country commitments fall short of the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree target. She presented a "Call to Action" from the Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice, outlining how existing frameworks can achieve this goal. This call represents millions of women and feminists worldwide.

Read the Call to Action Statement and Framework Recommendations.