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Eco Bag Day Campaign in Jakarta, Indonesia

In the vibrant months of November and December 2024, the Women Federation Jakarta (WFJ) made a remarkable impact by spearheading collaborative initiatives aimed at reducing single-use plastic. With the support of the Women Federation Penjaringan (WFPJ) and the Women Federation Sukapura (WFSK), they brought eco-consciousness to life in three traditional markets in Penjaringan Sub-District and three in Cilincing Sub-District, North Jakarta City, Indonesia.

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Musaya Ward Rejoices as Zemba Zemba Dam Rehabilitation Begins

For over 17 years, residents of Musaya Ward in Chirundu District have endured an ongoing battle against water scarcity. The devastating floods of 2008-2009 not only displaced over 102,000 families across Zambia but also destroyed critical infrastructure in Musaya, including the Zemba Zemba Dam. Once a lifeline for agriculture, fishing, and household needs, the dam’s collapse left the community reliant on a single borehole, which produced unsafe water suspected of containing heavy metals.

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Climate Action Campaign Through Children’s Education in Schools

From October to December 2024, an inspiring initiative unfolded in North Jakarta, led by the Women Federation Penjaringan (WFPJ) and the Women Federation Sukapura (WFSK). These dedicated organisations embarked on a mission to ignite climate education among students at four high schools: SMAN 111 Penjaringan, SMA Yaniic Sukapura, SMPN 21 Penjaringan, and SMPN 289 Sukapura. Their unwavering efforts raised awareness and equipped over 1,000 students and teachers with essential climate change adaptation and mitigation knowledge.

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Signing for change: leaders and community unite for climate justice

On 21 January 2025, a powerful movement for climate justice took centre stage in Lusaka. In a historic moment, Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Muwezwa I stepped forward, her presence commanding attention. With a firm stroke of the pen, she signed a pledge to champion local climate action. This act was more than symbolic—it was a rallying cry for communities, leaders, and policymakers to unite in the fight against climate change.

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Zambia Launches Climate Resilience Project to Support Local Communities

FUNDING community organisations undertaking climate resilience projects is crucial for building a sustainable future. These grassroots initiatives are often best placed to develop context-specific solutions, leveraging local knowledge and networks to enhance climate resilience. By supporting community-led projects, funders can help amplify marginalised voices, promote inclusive decision-making, and foster innovative, community-driven adaptations to climate change. Ultimately, investing in community organisations strengthens their capacity to drive meaningful change, protecting the most vulnerable populations and promoting a more resilient world.

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Echoes of the Oasis: Art, Activism, and the Struggle for a Sustainable Future

Gabès, a city in southeastern Tunisia, was once a thriving oasis where nature and tradition wove an intricate dance of sustainability. Farmers cultivated the land with wisdom passed down through generations, artisans shaped raw materials into works of beauty, and fishermen lived in harmony with the rhythm of the sea. But that harmony was disrupted. In its place now stands the imposing Tunisian Chemical Group, an industrial giant with towering red-and-white chimneys that loom over the city like silent sentinels of a broken promise.

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‘The talking tree sculpture’

NewZambian Innovations is proud to share the ongoing success of "The Talking Tree Sculpture," an innovative project under the Hivos-supported Voices for Climate Action (VCA) Kulenga Chilengedwe Artists' Network on Climate Change.

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206.641 hectares of forest officially allocated to Indigenous communities in Indonesia

Great news from Indonesia! An area around three times the size of New York, 206.641 hectares, has received official recognition as land belonging to Indigenous communities who have lived there for centuries. But why is this important for you and me? To understand, we need to explore the global importance of Indonesia’s forests and the relevance of the local communities living in it.

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Craft your story

As part of an innovative learning journey, students and teachers engaged in a participatory sketchnoting process to visually document and narrate success stories from the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme. Collectif Creatif partner has collaborated with Hivos to implement this activity.

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Women in climate spaces

With support from Akina Mama wa Afrika, Lamu Women Alliance brought together various women from different locations in Lamu for a groundbreaking exhibition under the theme "Women in Climate Spaces." The event celebrated women's role in addressing climate change through sustainable and community-driven initiatives.

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