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Inequality and transport: who decides where you go?
Transport systems are typically designed for men, and service the journeys they want to make. This is especially true for middle-aged, white, cis-male, able bodied, wealthy men. If you don't fit this description, transport might not serve your daily needs.
Nerea Ramírez Piris • 3 min read -
Greenpeace joined 600,000 people in global actions to #EndFossilFuels. Here’s what happened:
With over 700 marches and other actions in more than 60 countries and 600,000 participants worldwide, the global climate movement is more diverse and united than ever before.
Tal Harris • 5 min read -
Looking back on the Arctic 30 after 10 years
Ten years ago today a group of activists from the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise climbed Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom’s Prirazlomnaya drilling platform in a peaceful protest. They became known as the 'Arctic 30'.
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5 reasons why affordable and accessible public transport is crucial for social and climate justice
In around 40% of countries, transport is the largest energy consuming sector. These facts and figures show that making public transport affordable and accessible must be a priority for governments that claim to want to tackle the climate crisis and combat inequality.
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Insuring the future by protecting the Congo rainforest
Fossil fuel companies are gearing up to bid for the right to drill for oil and gas in the Congo rainforest. Insurance companies are in a powerful position when it comes to putting the brakes on fossil fuel expansion.
Irene Wabiwa Betoko • 4 min read -
9 principles for an alternative future
How can communities define and control their own food systems, with local principles and knowledge? How can we reduce exploitation, regenerate nature and produce our own renewable energy? Here’s 9 principles to prioritise people and nature instead of corporate profits and fossil fuel extraction.
Paula Tejon Carbajal and Catherine Rodgers • 5 min read -
Champions of clean air: People power in the fight against air pollution
Meet champions of clean air from around the world who are standing up and fighting for local solutions to air pollution, whilst inspiring and empowering their communities.
Tan Lee Kuen • 7 min read -
Africa Climate Summit: Time to shake off colonial legacy and shape up our green pan-African future
Two years after the Just Transition Partnership was announced by South Africa and Global North partners, a similar Just Transition Partnership has been announced with Senegal, as a part of…
Dr. Oulie Keita and Thandile Chinyavanhu • 4 min read -
Youth from 100 countries wrap up Climate Justice Camp, demand justice ahead of COP28
Participants from almost 100 countries across the Global South came together at a Climate Justice camp.
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Africa Climate Summit: What is it and what does it mean for young people in Africa?
The Africa Climate Summit is a pivotal moment for our continent and the world. As a young person, I am excited to see how it will unfold and hopeful that it will mark a turning point in the fight against climate change in Africa.
Gerance Mutwol • 3 min read