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From Dubai to Belém: Gender and Climate at the Triarchy of COP
This week, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, first established in 1992, began. What does this mean? Between November 11th and 22nd, 2024, leaders and heads of state from 192 countries will be meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, to debate global policies and actions against climate change, seeking to achieve the objectives defined in the Paris Agreement in 2015.
To follow COP29 in a productive way, it's always worth remembering the results and presence of EmpoderaClima at the grand COP28.
From Sharm el-Sheikh to Dubai: Learnings and Expectations from the Climate Conferences
One of the most important and globally visible events in the climate field is coming up again: the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP28. Presided over by the United Arab Emirates and hosted in Dubai, it is an event with high expectations and an agenda involving topics such as climate financing, losses and damages, and high rates of greenhouse gas emissions.
Brazilian Women Ministers: Environment and Indigenous People Agenda
Ever since current Brazil President Lula took office this January (2023), two women in his administration have become some of the most powerful players in Brazilian politics, leading important agendas on human rights, environment, and climate.
The LGBTQIAP+ community is leading the fight against climate change
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2023), many climate change impacts are unavoidable or irreparable. These radical changes can be limited if urgent action is taken, but global warming is here to stay -- and unfortunately, will continue to increase. At EmpoderaClima, we not only acknowledge the disproportional effect climate change has on marginalized groups, including the LGBTQIAP+ community, but we also recognize and celebrate their protagonism and leadership to fight the climate crisis.