The 6th World Meeting of the American Chaco (EMCHA) was held in Filadelfia, Paraguay, from 2 to 4 October 2025. Under a common slogan: ‘Building the future of the Gran Chaco together, from its peoples and for its peoples’, the event brought together more than 600 participants from four countries that share the Chaco biome: Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and, for the first time, Brazil.
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From 28 to 30 October 2025, the fourth and final national meeting of local partners was held in Paraguay. Representatives from more than 20 local organisations gathered at a resort on the outskirts of Asunción, the country's capital, to evaluate progress under the Voices for Climate Justice (VCA) programme.
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On 27 September 2025, the new community centre of UCINY (Union of Indigenous Communities of the Yshir Nation), located in Puerto Diana, the Paraguayan Pantanal, was opened to the public. The event was attended by community leaders, residents and civil society organisations, bringing together more than 110 people in a ceremony filled with emotion and collective commitment.
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In Kisumu, the fight against climate change is being shaped not in boardrooms, but in neighbourhoods by the people who live its reality every day. Through a community-driven planning process, residents joined hands with research institutions, government agencies, civil society, and development partners to chart a shared path toward resilience.
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In the heart of Madoya, where resilience meets determination, the story of Madoya Tumaini unfolds. This is not just a story of water and sanitation; it is a story of dignity, empowerment, and the unwavering spirit of a community refusing to be defined by its challenges. With the support of the Next Level Grant Facility, Madoya Tumaini has rewritten its narrative, proving that real change happens when people come together with a shared vision for a better future.
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On the coasts and small islands of Eastern Indonesia, the winds of change have begun to blow. They carry the spirit of communities that tirelessly care for their environment and continue to take action against the impacts of the climate crisis in their own way with wisdom, resilience, and hope. It is from this spirit that the ADAPTASI Coalition (Angin dari Pesisir dan Pulau Kecil Timur Indonesia) was born, reflecting their dedication to walking alongside communities, strengthening local initiatives, and championing just and sustainable climate action.
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What does a learning exchange visit mean to women, and what role does it play in empowering women to shape climate change narratives and solutions? Learn how Siaya Muungano Network are helping women not only improve their farming and natural resource management but also take part in shaping solutions to climate change through peer-to-peer learning exchanges.
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At the heart of food security lies more than just access to food; it is about communities having the power to define, grow, and sustain their food systems. Across Indonesia, particularly in remote areas, local champions are weaving resilience, tradition, and innovation into the fabric of their response to the climate crisis.
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On 24 September 2024, in Maumere, Sikka, Indonesia, forty-five community representatives from youths, farmers, fisherfolk, Indigenous leaders, and civil society actors stood together and voiced what had long gone unspoken: that the climate crisis in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) compounds decades of structural injustice.
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In many rural communities across Kenya, the kitchen is more than a cooking space; it’s a frontline in the fight against climate change. In Lamu, women are not just caregivers and homemakers; they are climate champions. Amid rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, and vanishing forests, the women of Lamu are quietly leading a green revolution with a humble yet powerful tool, the energy-saving jiko.
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