Shkiyah Little is a Junior at Spelman College, pursuing a Biology major and Public Health minor on the Pre-Med track.

Her academic and professional interests include Environmental Management, Healthcare Access, and Health Risks.

Nehemiah Richardson, originally from South Park, Texas, also grew up in Pearland.

I am a Social Work major at Prairie View A&M University, focusing on social justice and health risks.

Michelle Facio-Rivera is a pre-law political science student at Winston-Salem State University.

Her academic interests include natural disasters, climate change, and water pollution.

Malachi Heywood is a rising senior Business Management major at Paul Quinn College.

His academic focus lies at the intersection of business and environmental management, dedicated to fostering sustainability for future generations.

Kynsington Chyreef Hobbs is a fourth-year Political Science and Communications double major at Morehouse College, originally from Dallas, Texas.

His studies focus on environmental justice, community quality of life, and land use.

Kirstun Porter is a sophomore at Southern University.

She is majoring in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology. Her academic focus is on Environmental Justice and Criminal Justice.

Joshua Holts, from Houston, TX, is an upcoming junior cybersecurity major at Grambling State University.

His academic focus areas include Waste By-products, Environmental Justice, Waste Management, and Water Pollution.

William Hamilton III, an Aviation Science major at Texas Southern University, is a scholar in the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College.

Sincere Harrison is a senior at Clark Atlanta University.

Their primary interests include Environmental Justice and Community Development.

Sierra Sails is a senior biology student on a pre-med track at Savannah State University.

Her focus areas include healthcare access, equity, and social fairness.

Directed by Brad Allgood and Graham Townsley, the documentary "Landfill Harmonic" was released on August 17, 2016.

This inspiring film chronicles children from a Paraguayan slum, built on a landfill, who create "The Recycled Orchestra." Crafting instruments from discarded materials, these young musicians achieve their dream of touring the world and performing with the heavy metal band, Megadeth.

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, offering 25 panels with diverse strategies for a healthy, just world. Interpretation was provided in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Learn more: wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly

Among the key sessions was "On Fire! Youth Leading the Way," held on June 26th. Moderated by Niria Alicia Garcia, the panel featured prominent youth climate and human rights activists: Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Maria Reyes, Samaï Malaïca Gualinga, and Xiye Bastida. Resources from this and other panels are available here: Assembly Resources

The panel “Women Parliamentarians for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty” convened on June 27, 2025, as part of the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice. Co-hosted by Parliamentarians for a Fossil Fuel Free Future, the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and WECAN, the panel featured Senators Cecilia Requena (Bolivia) and Rosa Galvez (Canada), and MPs Nusrat Hanje (Tanzania) and Zali Steggall (Australia), moderated by Tzeporah Berman.

Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the Assembly united over 125 women leaders and policymakers from 50 countries. Participants shared diverse strategies for a healthy and just world across 25 panels. Resources from the panel and Assembly are available here. Learn more about the Assembly here.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond virtually from June 23-28, 2025. This forum united over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries, offering interpretation in four languages. Across 25 panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies for a healthy, just world.

One highlight was the "Regenerative and Just Energy For All" panel on June 26th, featuring experts like Karabo Mokgonyana, Wahleah Johns, Natalie Isaacs, and Bénédicte Larissa. Find Assembly resources here and learn more about the event here.

The "Just Transitions" panel took place on June 25, 2025, as part of 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. Panelists included gina cortés valderrama (Colombia), Lorraine Chiponda (Zimbabwe), Serena Mendizábal (Canada), Ayshka Najib (UAE), and Margaret Kwateng (USA).

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

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.

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.

"Grounding Principles For Climate Justice, Rights, and Democracy" was a key panel at the Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Held on June 23, 2025, this session featured Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN Executive Director), Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation, WECAN Board Member), and Zukiswa White (Social Justice Consultant).

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Assembly from June 23-28, 2025. It united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

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

Among its 25 panels, “Well Being Economies for People and Planet” featured diverse global experts. The Assembly showcased visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world. Resources from the panel and entire Assembly are available here.

The forum provided interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Learn more about the Assembly here.

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.