Michelle Romero, National Director for Green For All, discusses a green economy.

She highlights that this vision encompasses more than just cutting carbon pollution; it also prioritizes

Michelle Romero, National Director for Green For All, discusses a green economy.

She highlights that this vision encompasses more than just cutting carbon pollution; it also prioritizes building strong, sustainable communities.

Michelle Romero highlights community efforts to introduce sustainable and efficient transportation in rural towns.

These initiatives prioritize mobility and health access over environmental

Michelle Romero highlights community efforts to introduce sustainable and efficient transportation in rural towns.

These initiatives prioritize mobility and health access over environmental concerns.

Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, former Patagonia CEO, is a prominent American conservationist. With her late husband, Douglas Tompkins, she is recognized as one of history's most successful national

Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, former Patagonia CEO, is a prominent American conservationist. With her late husband, Douglas Tompkins, she is recognized as one of history's most successful national park philanthropists. Her NGO, Tompkins Conservation, recently partnered with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to create five new national parks and expand three others in Chile, adding over 10 million acres of protected land.

In her talk, Tompkins will share insights into her conservation work in the Southern Cone, her transition from businesswoman, and her call to action: "Paying our rent to Earth." The discussion will be moderated by Kate Brandt.

This UNPFII side event features global Indigenous women leaders who are upholding Indigenous rights and knowledge while leading climate solutions. They address the impacts of fossil fuels,

This UNPFII side event features global Indigenous women leaders who are upholding Indigenous rights and knowledge while leading climate solutions. They address the impacts of fossil fuels, deforestation, and the climate crisis on their communities, sharing how they implement solutions, practice traditional knowledge, and advance policies for care and climate justice.

The event includes prominent Indigenous women leaders from various nations and organizations across Turtle Island/USA, Nepal, Ecuador, and Canada. Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN Executive Director, moderates the discussions.

Indigenous women are leading global efforts to uphold Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in interactions with financial institutions and corporations. These

Indigenous women are leading global efforts to uphold Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in interactions with financial institutions and corporations. These institutions often perpetuate human and Indigenous rights violations, particularly in extractive industries. A recent event highlighted the need for these entities to implement FPIC, Indigenous rights, and due diligence, while investing in climate justice solutions centered on Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

Given the climate crisis, respecting Indigenous knowledge, ways of life, and FPIC—including the right to say “no” to extraction—is paramount, as 80% of Earth's biodiversity remains on Indigenous lands. This discussion took place at a formal side-event of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2022, featuring Indigenous women leaders and global advocates like Sônia Guajajara and Casey Camp-Horinek.

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. The assembly featured 25 panels showcasing diverse strategies for a healthy and just world.

One key panel, “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels,” held on June 26th, included experts such as Roishetta Sibley-Ozane, Heffa Schücking, Olivia Bisa Tirko (Chapra), Ayumi Fukakusa, and Michelle Cook (Diné). They discussed accelerating a bold, transformative path away from fossil fuels.

Amazon Watch and Yasunidos have released a new PSA featuring celebrity supporters. The campaign defends Ecuador's controversial Yasuní National Park from oil drilling.

The PSA showcases

Amazon Watch and Yasunidos have released a new PSA featuring celebrity supporters. The campaign defends Ecuador's controversial Yasuní National Park from oil drilling.

The PSA showcases prominent stars, including Oscar winner Jared Leto, Michelle Rodriguez, Michelle Monaghan, Benjamin Bratt, and Daryl Hannah, among other actors and activists.

Sign the international petition to support the cause: http://amazonwatch.org/take-action/save-yasuni. Join the global conversation using #YasuniDependeDeTi.

Michelle Long highlights how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, inspiring other communities. Their "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" campaign

Michelle Long highlights how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, inspiring other communities. Their "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" campaign has achieved 60% community awareness and significantly shifted buying habits. More information on this segment is available here.

Starting with a "Think Local First" program, the network expanded to include business peer mentoring, and support for local food producers, sustainable buildings, and green energy. Learn more about their initiatives at www.sustainableconnections.org.

Canadian Indigenous Actress and Activist Michelle Thrush delivered a declaration on behalf of indigenous nationalities. This declaration protests the Ecuadorian government's plan to auction their

Canadian Indigenous Actress and Activist Michelle Thrush delivered a declaration on behalf of indigenous nationalities. This declaration protests the Ecuadorian government's plan to auction their ancestral lands to oil companies, highlighting the severe impact on these communities.

To learn more and support the cause, visit Amazon Watch and sign their petition. (Published Apr 17, 2013)