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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The LAWA team visited Faza as part of the “Building Climate Futures in Lamu” project to explore how climate-related challenges are affecting everyday people, especially women, and how communities can adapt, thrive, and build resilience in the face of such threats. What we found was a story both inspiring and painful—a story of survival against all odds, and of progress that stalls with every blackout.
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On a recent field visit to Matondoni Village, a place known for its rich culture, beautiful sights, craftsmanship, and dhow-making, we were struck not by the charm but by the crisis. A mountain of waste, plastics, bottles, bags, wrappers, old fishing nets, and household litter was strewn along the shores, kissing the waves of the Indian Ocean. This wasn’t just trash. It was a silent scream from our environment.
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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.
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Witness the power of local communities leading the way to a sustainable future. These three compelling documentaries from Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) take you to the heart of Zambia, showcasing grassroots innovations and resilience in the face of climate change.
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