#climate-justice

#climate-justice

Hundreds of environmental and human rights groups and activists have penned a letter urging the upcoming UN climate conference, COP30, in Brazil to place justice and reparations for people unfairly affected by the climate crisis, colonialism and slavery at the centre of talks. The signatories, which include Brazil's Instituto Luiz Gama and the Caribbean Pan African Network (CPAN), urged organisers on Friday

A large crowd of close to 2,000 people marched through downtown Toronto Saturday afternoon as part of Canada-wide protests calling on the new Liberal government to prioritize the climate, Indigenous rights, migrants and workers ahead of the fall budget. Protesters' concerns included Prime Minister Mark Carney's support for new fossil fuel projects, potential public service cuts as well as other issues like Indigenous rights, anti-war activism and more.

The Lebanese-American designer, writer and advocate's entire oeuvre - from her research to her art - is rooted in the belief that everything is political. Having been displaced from Lebanon to Canada as a child, a survivor of war and a refugee, this is something she experienced first hand at a young age. An enormous truism whittled down to three words, 'Everything is Political'; at once a tagline - and the title of Semaan's digital and print publication ( EIP ).

The demonstrators had gathered to bring attention to the controversial firm and the work it does to power the deportation of immigrants from the US.

Not a lot of people think of kayaking as political, but when you're paddling in the middle of a Superfund site…it’s hard to ignore.”

The Columbia Climate School Showcase was an eye-opener for me, allowing me to connect with professionals and expand my understanding of climate justice.

The Palestinian Red Crescent emphasizes the urgent need for an independent investigation into the tragic Israeli attack on ambulances in Gaza, calling for accountability for the loss of 15 lives.