In the heart of Zambia, grassroots women’s groups are leading the charge toward sustainable community development. Through a unique exchange programme, the Katondwe Alliance of Women (KAW) and the Kanyama Women’s Federation have come together to share knowledge and innovative practices, transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for growth.
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The Voices for Just Climate Action programme has been active in Kelurahan Penjaringan and Kelurahan Sukapura, North Jakarta City. The community is strengthened through various climate action activities, especially strengthening the role of women in climate action (Women Federation). Through social mapping and geotagging, the Women's Federation actively facilitates the community in identifying environmental and infrastructure issues and potential climate change disasters due to climate change that occur in their area.
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The AMwA partners in Kenya, which include Women Empowerment Link, Craw Trust, Siaya Muungano Network, and Lamu Women Alliance, organised a three-day learning event dubbed Feminist Transformational Climate Justice Learning Space. This learning event was significant, as it provided participants with a deeper understanding of the connections between gender and environmental challenges.
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In the past quarter, Siaya Muungano Network under the VCA programme, along with other partners in the Siaya County Climate Change Civil Society Organisation (CSO) working group and Action Aid Kenya, joined forces to advocate for more effective climate change governance, the operationalisation of the Siaya County Climate change Act and the development of the County Climate Change Fund Regulations.
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The global fight against climate change is gaining momentum, and at its forefront are grassroots movements, small communities, and informal networks, especially in countries vulnerable to the consequences of climate change.
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So far, water mobilisation has failed to solve the complex equation of supply and demand, resulting in inequitable water distribution per habitant and region. Urban areas consistently receive the lion's share, with far greater access to drinking water than rural areas.
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Water scarcity is a major issue in Sidi Bouzid, a region in central Tunisia heavily impacted by climate change. The region faces severe water shortages, affecting agriculture and daily life. This scarcity hits rural women particularly hard, as they are often responsible for water collection and agricultural tasks.
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In the face of escalating climate change impacts, women and youth in Zambia are mobilising to take action. Among the most vulnerable yet resilient groups, they increasingly leverage Constituency Development Funds (CDFs) to spearhead climate justice and locally-led climate advocacy. Amidst the escalating climate challenges, the importance of grassroots engagement in climate action cannot be overstated.
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The world gathered at the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB) in Bonn, Germany, from 3 to 13 June 2024 for the sixtieth session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB 60) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBs) meetings are crucial in preparing for Climate Conference of Parties (COPs) and informing their decisions. Bob Aston and Salome Owuonda reflect on the discussions around agriculture and project the next steps before preparations for COP29, which will take place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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In a trailblazing initiative to combat climate change and empower vulnerable communities, the County Climate Resilience Investment (CCRI) has been a vital funding stream for Locally-led Climate Action.
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