Locally Shaped Climate Solutions

Grassroots Livelihoods Strengthened through the Next Level Grant Facility

After years of advocacy, Lamu Women Alliance (LAWA) and the community of Lamu are now taking their climate justice efforts to the next level, focusing on livelihood-based solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. This new shift was made possible through funding from the Next Level Grant Facility (NLGF) by the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme, with LAWA recommending six active community groups for support.

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.

Amplifying Community Voices in Kenya

In Kenya’s Narok, Nakuru, Lamu, and Marsabit Counties, communities are not just responding to climate change, they’re shaping the solutions. Through the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program, local institutions and marginalised groups have been empowered to lead climate adaptation efforts that reflect their lived realities and priorities.

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.

The Cost of a Blackout

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.

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.

Inspiring Stories of Climate Action in Zambia

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.