Making Nationally Determined Contributions Work for Gender Justice
Since women and girls are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis, they must play an integral, leading part in designing and advocating for policies under the Paris Agreement.
What is the Degrowth Movement?
The “degrowth” movement gained international recognition in 2008 following the first official degrowth conference in Paris. The movement has been on the rise ever since.
Disaster Resilience & The NDCs
As countries improve and implement their NDCs, or national climate pledges, it’s critical to support local disaster resilience projects. Read more about a great organization leading this work in Sierra Leone.
What is a frontline community?
Frontline communities experience disproportionate impacts from climate change.
An Introduction to Climate Change: Science, Sources, and Implications
An introductory climate change article that introduces the major scientific aspects, what sources are leading to climate change, and the implications of the effects.
Asset Mapping for Climate Justice
Learn about how asset mapping can impact sustainability movements.
The Paris Agreement: Wins and Where We Still Need to Go
This past weekend was the five-year anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement. We reflect on what this accomplishment secured for climate justice and action toward a sustainable future, and also what was missing from the initial agreement as we’re looking toward a sustainable future for all peoples across the globe.
Climate Education as a Foundation for Achieving the Goals of the Paris Agreement
On the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, we take a moment to reflect on climate education, empowerment, and the role of youth to reach global emission reduction goals.
Paris Agreement vs Kyoto Protocol [Comparison Chart]
The Kyoto Protocol and subsequently the Paris Agreement are accords made between nations to unify the fight against rising global temperatures. Both agreements have made impacts on reduced emissions. Find out more about the significant difference between the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.
What is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement is an international treaty created between countries within the United Nations (UN) to limit the increase of global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels. The agreement limits all large emitting nations and gives developing countries guidance and pathways to curb emissions.
Recently, the effects of climate change on the world's water supplies have become more noticeable. The delicate balance of our water systems is being drastically changed as global temperatures rise, precipitation patterns change and extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity. According to C40 knowledge hub, more drought-related disasters have occurred since 2000 than in the preceding two decades, and at least 79 megacities have experienced severe water shortages.