Collaboration and Partnerships

Reflections on the Tri-National Meeting

What an incredible experience to participate in the Trinational Meeting 2025 in Filadelfia, Paraguay! I arrived full of curiosity and a little nervous to be part of the meeting where a hundred Indigenous and farmer women from the Gran Chaco Americano came to share their stories, challenges, struggles, and unique wisdom from their communities.

Getting to know our Paraguayan partners

In September, a first series of videos was launched to showcase the work of our local partners in Paraguay and tell their stories from the territories where they work. These audiovisual pieces bring together the experiences of organisations and actors involved in environmental protection and climate change resilience.

Voices from Homa Bay: Women Empowered through Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices

Climate action and women's economic empowerment are intrinsically linked, as women are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts and often face significant barriers to economic advancement. Integrating women's empowerment into climate initiatives not only enhances their resilience but also fosters sustainable development and strengthens communities.

Stories of impact and hope for a sustainable future

Over the past four years (2021–2025), Humanis, through the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme, has worked alongside civil society partners, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, to strengthen local voices in addressing the climate crisis. From supporting coastal communities and farmers to nurturing youth movements and amplifying women’s leadership, these four coalitions - Koalisi Sipil, Koalisi KOPI, Koalisi Pangan Baik, and Koalisi Adaptasi - have shown how change can grow from the ground up.

Celebrating Impact and Sustaining Climate Justice and Action in Zambia Beyond 2025

As the VCA programme in Zambia and globally draws to a close, stakeholders gathered in Chilanga, Zambia, for a three-day close-out meeting to reflect on achievements, celebrate milestones, and chart the way forward for climate justice beyond 2025.

Framing Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue: Yasinta’s Story from Kupang

As climate change has worsened over the years, cyclones have become increasingly prevalent globally. A tropical storm that hit Indonesia in 2021 has affected the livelihoods of many and has prompted women fishers to seek alternative ways of earning income. Yasinta’s story is one of quiet strength and collective resistance.

Stories from a Changing Tunisia

Across Tunisia, the relentless pressures of climate change are reshaping lives and landscapes. From dwindling water resources to rising sea levels, communities are grappling with unprecedented challenges, forcing adaptation, resilience, and sometimes, heartbreaking choices. Explore the stories of those on the front lines.

Women leading the way in climate resilience and sustainability

When women thrive, our planet thrives, too. Through the Women Inclusion in Climate Justice project with the support of Akina Mama wa Afrika under the VCA programme, Lamu Women Alliance has enabled women in Lamu to embrace sustainable business that not only uplifts their families but also champions climate justice. By fostering these innovations and eco-friendly practices, these women are leading change towards a greener future.

Journey to Belem/COP30: Amplifying Indigenous Voices from the Amazon

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru converge, we recently participated in a transformative event that reinforced the critical importance of Indigenous leadership in climate action. The CUIDA initiative (CARE - Amazon Incidence by Climate), supported by Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA), brought us to Brasiléia and Xapuri in Acre, Brazil, gathering more than 50 participants from VCA coalitions across Brazil's North, Northeast, and Southeast regions to share advocacy strategies for climate action.

Zambia’s Collaborative Climate Action Workshop

A pivotal workshop held in Zambia, where key partners convened to strengthen collaboration and chart a course for locally-led climate solutions. Discover the lasting impact of this collaborative effort and the valuable lessons learned.