Global movements are addressing the escalating climate crisis, with women and gender-diverse leaders amplifying their voices in response to COP27. This event featured direct reports from the

Global movements are addressing the escalating climate crisis, with women and gender-diverse leaders amplifying their voices in response to COP27. This event featured direct reports from the negotiations, sharing critical insights, report releases, and urgent calls to action, alongside global women's demands, struggles, and solutions.

The diverse panel included leaders from Indigenous communities, youth activists, and environmental organizations worldwide. Representatives from groups like DIVA for Equality, Reacción Climática, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, The Chisholm Legacy Project, Amazon Watch, and the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) offered vital perspectives from most affected peoples and areas.

The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots

The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots leaders, water protectors, and international policy experts shared solutions and strategies for protecting aquatic ecosystems within a climate justice framework.

WECAN submitted a commitment and released a Call to Action, urging governments to improve water protection through a rights-based approach and by ensuring women's leadership. Read the Call to Action here. Additional event links and resources are available here.

On Earth Day 2023, WECAN is releasing a new video. It highlights global women leaders advocating against extraction and deforestation.

These leaders champion Indigenous and human rights,

On Earth Day 2023, WECAN is releasing a new video. It highlights global women leaders advocating against extraction and deforestation.

These leaders champion Indigenous and human rights, promoting vital community-led climate solutions.

LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

This virtual event, a formal side event of Escazú COP2 in 2023, convened women environmental and human rights defenders, policymakers, and feminist

LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

This virtual event, a formal side event of Escazú COP2 in 2023, convened women environmental and human rights defenders, policymakers, and feminist advocates.

Participants highlighted the challenges women face in securing human and Indigenous rights, accessing information, public participation, and justice, and protecting their lands and communities. They also explored opportunities presented by the Escazú Agreement.

Women are at the forefront of the global climate crisis. They disproportionately experience its impacts yet are powerful agents of change.

Their leadership is crucial for ending the era of

Women are at the forefront of the global climate crisis. They disproportionately experience its impacts yet are powerful agents of change.

Their leadership is crucial for ending the era of fossil fuels and implementing sustainable solutions worldwide. Empowering women is essential for effective climate action.

On September 12, 2024, WECAN launched its "Gendered and Racial Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America" report. This fourth edition details how fossil fuel extraction

On September 12, 2024, WECAN launched its "Gendered and Racial Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America" report. This fourth edition details how fossil fuel extraction disproportionately harms women, particularly in Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities, leading to increased health risks, violence, and human rights violations. It also identifies complicit financial institutions and recommends steps for accountability and a just transition.

The virtual launch featured frontline women leaders, health experts, and advocates. Speakers like Roishetta Sibley Ozane, Rene Ann Goodrich, Sharon Lavigne, and Casey Camp Horinek demanded that financial institutions take action to protect communities, ecosystems, and the climate.

Lynn Margulis was a prominent evolutionary theorist, biologist, and science author. She is best known for developing the theory of symbiogenesis and co-developing the Gaia Theory with James

Lynn Margulis was a prominent evolutionary theorist, biologist, and science author. She is best known for developing the theory of symbiogenesis and co-developing the Gaia Theory with James Lovelock.

Margulis authored several books, including *Mind, Life, and Universe*, *Dazzle Gradually*, and *Luminous Fish*, some in collaboration with her son, Dorion Sagan. Her work often explored her deep love of nature and fascination with science.

Join our "Women in the Workplace" 10-year anniversary panel event, celebrating a decade of progress and the path ahead for women in the workforce. We'll reflect on gains and setbacks across

Join our "Women in the Workplace" 10-year anniversary panel event, celebrating a decade of progress and the path ahead for women in the workforce. We'll reflect on gains and setbacks across industries, looking forward to new opportunities.

Drawing from the 2024 "Women in the Workplace" report by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, this discussion will analyze real-world data on equitable policies, talent pipelines, equal representation, and pay parity. Our panel, featuring Sukhinder Singh Cassidy (CEO, Xero), Padmasree Warrior (Co-Founder & CEO, Fable), and moderator Alexis Krivkovich (McKinsey & Company), will share authentic experiences from the C-suite to entry-level roles.

Corrina Gould, Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and a leading Indigenous activist, will discuss "Rematriation" at this year's conference. This practice involves

Corrina Gould, Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and a leading Indigenous activist, will discuss "Rematriation" at this year's conference. This practice involves reclaiming traditional land and sacred sites to rebuild cultures, heal colonial wounds, and prioritize women's unique role in this vital undertaking.

Gould co-founded Indian People Organizing for Change and the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an urban Indigenous women-led organization based in her ancestral territory (Oakland, CA). Through rematriation, cultural revitalization, and land restoration, the Land Trust calls on all people to heal and transform legacies of colonization.

This keynote was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. For more talks, visit Bioneers.

Dr. Rim Belhassine-Cherif, Chair of the Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-T, will explain the initiative. She also serves as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer for Tunisie Télécom,

Dr. Rim Belhassine-Cherif, Chair of the Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-T, will explain the initiative. She also serves as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer for Tunisie Télécom, Tunisia.

Her presentation will detail the Network of Women's purpose, mission, and objectives.