Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International

As the world grapples with escalating climate, social, and environmental crises, women's leadership continues to shine as a pivotal force for change. Across the globe, women in all of their diversity are at the forefront of initiatives to protect forests, halt fossil fuel dependency, implement a Just Transition, and galvanize communities into action. Their unique expertise and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action are proving instrumental in developing just solutions that benefit communities, democracies, ecosystems, and our global climate. Through WECAN programs, like the Women for Forests Program, we are highlighting the critical role women play in environmental protection and defense. By leading forest protection and reforestation efforts, women in the WECAN Program are not only preserving vital ecosystems but also ensuring food security and cultural continuity for their communities. This work exemplifies how women's leadership can drive meaningful action and inspire global efforts to combat climate change. Please read through today's newsletter for inspiring updates and announcements about our ongoing Women for Forests Program, Divestment and Fossil Fuel Resistance Program, and more: https://conta.cc/3S4Bv5I

WECAN is hiring! Apply by July 12 and join our team as a Policy Coordinator! The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) is seeking a full time Policy Coordinator to join our dynamic team working for climate justice, systemic change, and women’s and feminist leadership in global climate solutions. Please share widely with your community and networks! The Policy Coordinator will work remotely, with the support of WECAN’s Executive Director, to coordinate ongoing policy campaigns and advocacy efforts. This will include conducting research, analyzing policy strategies, writing reports, briefs, and educational materials, and supporting WECAN campaigns and coalition building to push forward progressive policies within a climate justice framework. Read the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/guvEPQkf

WECAN is hiring! Apply by July 12 and join our team as a Policy Coordinator! The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) is seeking a full time Policy Coordinator to join our dynamic team working for climate justice, systemic change, and women’s and feminist leadership in global climate solutions. Please share widely with your community and networks! The Policy Coordinator will work remotely, with the support of WECAN’s Executive Director, to coordinate ongoing policy campaigns and advocacy efforts. This will include conducting research, analyzing policy strategies, writing reports, briefs, and educational materials, and supporting WECAN campaigns and coalition building to push forward progressive policies within a climate justice framework. Read the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/guvEPQkf

Oil Change International's new #BigOilRealityCheck shows how oil & gas companies – the #climate arsonists fueling climate chaos – cannot be trusted to put out the fire. 8 companies alone are on track to use 30% of our remaining 1.5°C carbon budget. Learn more: http://oilchange.org/borc

Are you a researcher, policy-maker, student, journalist, or activist looking for examples of women-led climate solutions? Explore WECAN’s Women Speak database: Stories, Case Studies, and Solutions from the Frontlines of Climate Change! Women Speak is a web-based research database and initiative designed to shift the narrative and to challenge dominant systems of exploitation and oppression of women and the Earth, as we collect and share thousands of stories by and about women leading struggles and solutions for climate justice under a variety of cross-sectional themes. The goal is to create an accessible and ever-growing source of information, research, and multimedia storytelling. Explore the database for stories across the climate movement — from ocean and forest protection to fossil fuel resistance to climate policy women are leading the way! Please learn more and explore Women Speak on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjjKcHav #WomenSpeak #WECAN #FrontlineWomen #ClimateSolutions #FeministLens #ClimateResearch #TraditionalKnowledge #ClimateCaseStudies #IndigenousRights #DerechosIndígenas #SolucionesClimáticas #JusticiaClimática #IndigenousWomen #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #ClimateJustice #CommunityResilience #IndigenousSovereignty #EndFossilFuels #ClimateEmergency #WomenLead #WomenLeaders #ClimateAction #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #Deforestation #EndFossilFuels

🌎Today on #EarthDay, WECAN is launching a new resource in the fight for environmental justice and support for women land defenders in the LAC region! The "Escazú Agreement Toolkit for Women Land Defenders and Frontline Communities" equips women to navigate their country's laws to achieve the protections of the Escazú Agreement. One of the most important things we can do to protect and defend Mother Earth is to stand up and support women land defenders globally! The Escazú Agreement in Latin America and the Caribbean, represents a landmark achievement in the pursuit of environmental justice, transparency, and sustainable development across the Latin American and Caribbean region. However, the journey to accessing these rights can be fraught with legal complexities and barriers, particularly for women who are at the forefront of defending their land and communities. These toolkits aim to support the transformative potential of this historic Agreement to build a thriving and equitable future for all, including those courageous individuals defending land and ecosystems. The toolkit was developed by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) with support from the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice. Find the toolkits and more resources here → https://lnkd.in/gNdB4Vth #EscazuAhora #ClimateAction #EarthDay #EscazúAgreement #COP3Escazú #WomenLead #AcuerdoDeEscazú #EscazuNow #DefendTheDefenders #WomenLandDefenders #GrassrootLeaders #UNPFII #CEPAL #ECLAC

🌎¡Hoy WECAN lanza un nuevo recurso en la lucha por la justicia ambiental y el apoyo a las defensoras de la tierra en la región de ALC! La "Caja de Herramientas del Acuerdo de Escazú para Defensoras de la Tierra y Comunidades de Primera Línea" equipa a las mujeres para navegar por las leyes de su país para lograr las protecciones del Acuerdo de Escazú. ¡Una de las cosas más importantes que podemos hacer para proteger y defender la Madre Tierra es levantarnos y apoyar a las mujeres defensoras de la tierra en todo el mundo! El Acuerdo de Escazú en América Latina y el Caribe representa un logro histórico en la búsqueda de la justicia ambiental, la transparencia y el desarrollo sostenible en toda la región de América Latina y el Caribe. Sin embargo, el camino para acceder a estos derechos puede estar plagado de complejidades y barreras legales, especialmente para las mujeres que están al frente de la defensa de sus tierras y comunidades. El objetivo de estas herramientas es apoyar el potencial transformador de este Acuerdo histórico para construir un futuro próspero y equitativo para todos, incluidas aquellas personas valientes que defienden la tierra y los ecosistemas. La Red de Mujeres por la Tierra y el Clima (WECAN) desarrolló el conjunto de herramientas con el apoyo del Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice. Encuentra las cajas de herramientas y más recursos aquí -->  https://lnkd.in/eqttqzqW #EscazuAhora #ClimateAction #EarthDay #EscazúAgreement #COP3Escazú #WomenLead #AcuerdoDeEscazú #EscazuNow #DefendTheDefenders #WomenLandDefenders #GrassrootLeaders #UNPFII #CEPAL #ECLAC

Today on #EarthDay, WECAN is launching a new resource in the fight for environmental justice and support for women land defenders in the LAC region! The "Escazú Agreement Toolkit for Women Land Defenders and Frontline Communities" equips women to navigate their country's laws to achieve the protections of the Escazú Agreement. One of the most important things we can do to protect and defend Mother Earth is to stand up and support women land defenders globally! Find the toolkits and more resources here → https://lnkd.in/gNdB4Vth --------------- ¡Hoy WECAN lanza un nuevo recurso en la lucha por la justicia ambiental y el apoyo a las defensoras de la tierra en la región de ALC! La "Caja de Herramientas del Acuerdo de Escazú para Defensoras de la Tierra y Comunidades de Primera Línea" equipa a las mujeres para navegar por las leyes de su país para lograr las protecciones del Acuerdo de Escazú. Encuentra las cajas de herramientas y más recursos aquí → https://lnkd.in/eqttqzqW #EscazuAhora #ClimateAction #EarthDay #EscazúAgreement #COP3Escazú #WomenLead #AcuerdoDeEscazú #EscazuNow

🌳️¡Próximamente! ¡Como parte del trabajo continuo de la WECAN para apoyar a las mujeres defensoras de la tierra, este #DíaDeLaTierra y al comienzo de la #COP3 sobre el #AcuerdoDeEscazú, lanzaremos nuestras cajas de herramientas LAC para apoyar la implementación del #AcuerdoDeEscazú! Esta próxima semana, los países se reunirán para el Acuerdo de Escazú #COP3 en Santiago de Chile. Si bien el Acuerdo representa un logro histórico en los esfuerzos hacia la justicia ambiental, la transparencia y el desarrollo sostenible en toda la región, las complejidades y barreras legales pueden crear obstáculos en el acceso a estos derechos, especialmente para las mujeres que están al frente de la defensa de sus tierras y comunidades.    Conéctate: https://lnkd.in/eqttqzqW

🌳 Coming soon! In WECAN's ongoing work to support women land defenders, this #EarthDay and at the start of #COP3 on the #EscazúAgreement, we will be releasing our toolkits for Latin America and the Caribbean region to support implementation of the #EscazúAgreement ! This upcoming week, countries will gather for the Escazú Agreement #COP3 in Santiago, Chile. While the Agreement represents a landmark achievement in efforts towards environmental justice, transparency, and sustainable development across the region, legal complexities and barriers can create barriers in accessing these rights, particularly for the women at the forefront of defending their land and communities. Follow along with our work and stay tuned for our LAC-focused Escazu toolkits being released this week in honor of Earth Day! Stay connected: https://lnkd.in/gs4EwBGA