The panel “Narratives Matter: Social Media And Stories As A Tool For Climate Action And Education” was held on Tuesday, June 24th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), June 23-28, 2025.
PANELISTS:
Priscila Tapajowara (Tapajo), President of Midia Indigena Association, Brazil
Vanessa Nakate, Director, Tard Foundation, Uganda
Laura Cook, Special Projects Lead, Project Dandelion, United Kingdom

Harriet Shugarman, Advisory Council Chair, Our Kids Climate, Turtle Island/USA

Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond brought together over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders in all their diversity, global advocates, thought leaders, and policymakers representing 50 countries from around the world. During 25 unique panels, speakers showcased a diverse array of visions, projects, policy frameworks, campaigns, and movement strategies with which we can accelerate a bold and transformative path to a healthy and just world.

The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the assembly served as a crucial platform for climate action.

The panel featured distinguished leaders such as Mary Robinson, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Christiana Figueres. The broader assembly convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Through 25 panels, participants shared diverse strategies for a healthy and just world.

A significant session, "Women for Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 2," took place on June 25. It featured prominent women leaders and experts from various global organizations, discussing critical forest protection and reforestation initiatives. The assembly offered interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel "Rematriating the Land: Indigenous Sovereignty and the Land Back Movement" on June 24.

Prominent Indigenous leaders participated, including Bryanna R. Brown, Janene Yazzie, Taily Terena, and Pluma Bárbara Moreno Torres, with moderation by Dr. Lyla June Johnston. These leaders represented diverse nations from Canada, Diné Bikéyah, Brazil, and Puerto Rico.

The assembly convened over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased varied visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted virtually by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. This forum featured 25 unique panels showcasing diverse visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a transformative path to a healthy and just world, with interpretation available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Among the key sessions was the panel “Healing Justice in the Climate Crisis: Restoring Mind, Body, and Spirit,” held on June 25th. Panelists included Cara Page (Changing Frequencies, Healing Histories Project, Turtle Island/USA), Zainab Salbi (Daughters for Earth, Turtle Island/USA), Dr. Vivian Tatiana Camacho Hinojosa (Ancestral Traditional Medicine, Bolivia), Nina Simons (Bioneers, Turtle Island/USA), and Daiara Tukano (Indigenous activist and artist, Brazil). Resources shared during this panel and across the entire Assembly are available here.

Kellie Berns, EG's International Programs Director, recently joined Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers for a discussion.

Their conversation explored the history of Earth Guardians and strategies for fostering a healthier, more sustainable planet for future generations.

On Earth Day, during the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, WECAN hosted "Protecting Land, Rights, and Future Generations: Indigenous Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action and Earth Defense." This event brought together Indigenous women leaders globally to share firsthand experiences of colonization and climate disruption, while highlighting powerful solutions.

They showcased strategies upholding Indigenous rights and sovereignty, bringing health and justice to communities. The event also honored women land defenders protecting ecosystems, often at great personal risk. Panelists discussed democracy, reciprocal economies, rights of nature, and Indigenous rights as vital ways forward for the world.

Join the EG Masterclass to learn effective strategies for engaging with political leaders.

EG Leader and RCC Rena Kawasaki will guide participants on how to maintain contact and communicate effectively to achieve community objectives.

Join EG Leader and RCC Anne Muthoni in this EG Masterclass as she explores the COP and broader United Nations System.

Anne will share her valuable experience, guiding young people on how to effectively attend and make the most of COP settings.

In this EG Masterclass, EG leader and RCC Emmy Adams will guide us through the essence of community building.

She will specifically address how young people increasingly leverage activism to foster change within their communities.

Kellie Berns is a student, mentor, spiritual practitioner, earth lover, and community organizer. She is passionate about fostering spaces of peace, justice, empowerment, healing, and beauty.

Her inspiration stems from years of Buddhist and Yogic practices, complemented by learning from Indigenous North American relatives.

This content features a "Get Out the Vote" (GOTV) initiative.

It is presented as a video specifically tailored for the TikTok social media platform.

Revolutionize the Vote is a live stream led by Black and Indigenous youth, focusing on the critical importance of community mobilization for the upcoming election.

Join the movement by visiting revthevote.org or texting REVTHEVOTE to 56525.

This initiative is hosted by Future Coalition, Earth Guardians, International Indigenous Youth Council, March On, Seventh Generation, Hip Hop Caucus, Seeding Sovereignty, and We Stand United.

Earth Guardians partners with organizations like Rock the Vote, Future Coalition, and We Stand United to help 65 million young people register and vote. Our goal is to achieve the largest youth voter turnout in history.

Register to vote today. You can also pledge to triple your vote and text "RevTheVote" to 56525 to further our efforts.

Learn more about how to join the revolution: earthguardians.org/jointherevolution

Earth Guardian youth are vocal advocates for climate justice, actively opposing fossil fuels.

They speak out to highlight the urgent need for a transition away from fossil fuels and to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities worldwide.

EG Brazil is one of our longest-standing crews.

We are honored to have them as part of our team, dedicated to a just and sustainable future.

We are honored to collaborate with EG Zimbabwe.

They are actively creating a healthier future for their communities by engaging local schools in vital tree planting initiatives.

Moon Mother Hemp Company and Earth Guardians host a virtual series highlighting hemp as a dynamic solution to the climate crisis and a catalyst for justice and equity. Panels, chosen by Earth Guardians' Youth Council, feature industry specialists discussing hemp's history, environmental benefits, daily uses, and social impact, including addressing historical wrongs against communities of color.

Learn about these topics and more on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Upcoming webinars include: June 23 (Hemp as Food/Medicine), July 28 (Hemp and Biotech), August 25 (Hemp as Construction), and September 22 (Hemp Textiles).

Discover more about this collaboration: moonmotherhemp.com/the-power-of-the-plant-hemp-education-with-moon-mother-hemp-and-earth-guardians/

Moon Mother Hemp Company and Earth Guardians host a virtual series on hemp as a climate solution. Panels, chosen by Earth Guardians' Youth Council, feature specialists on hemp's history, environmental benefits, justice, and daily uses.

The April webinar, "The Power of the Plant," explored hemp's applications in agriculture, infrastructure, social justice, and medicine. Speakers included Alicia Fall (Her Many Voices Foundation), Shenna Fortner (Equinox Solutions), and Shadi Ramey (Hemp Chef).

Monthly webinars (4th Wednesday) cover topics like Justice and Equity (May 26), Food and Medicine (June 23), Construction (August 25), and more. Learn more and register: Moon Mother Hemp Company.

Earth Guardians empowers youth to lead a climate revolution. We drive change through initiatives like the Juliana vs. The United States lawsuit, divestment campaigns, climate strikes, and tree planting, fostering sustainable solutions for a regenerative future.

The revolution is already here, celebrated through art, music, culture, and nature. We invite you to use your privilege and join us in protecting our future. Be an Earth Guardian.

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