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Dear Friends and Allies,
This November 6 through 17, 2017, the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network will take action and advocate on the ground in Bonn, Germany during the the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP23 Climate Talks.
Since the organization's founding, WECAN International has been participating in the UNFCCC climate process as a voice for climate justice, gender equality, Indigenous rights, Rights of Nature and meaningful, bold action on climate change.
As a central facet of WECAN's yearly work at the UNFCCC, we are honored to support and collaborate with many frontline, grassroots and Indigenous women leaders in creating opportunities for them to speak out and present their vital struggles, stories and calls to action during the COP - thus engaging with the policy makers whose actions and inaction on climate change impacts their lives, communities and homelands on a daily basis. Learn more about past efforts here.
As we look to the 2017 COP23 in Bonn, WECAN International reaffirms our commitment to ceaseless effort to bring women's voices to the forefront - and unyielding action to expose the roots of climate chaos and help usher in just climate solutions commensurate to the level of crisis we face. As an organization with an international focus and network, but a United States base location, we will also continue to stand with many U.S. allies to send an urgent message to the world that, even in the face of a climate-denying and reckless U.S. administration, many people across the country can, and will, stand up for climate justice, sustainability solutions, and systemic change.
We invite you to explore and share details about our WECAN International 2017 actions, events and advocacy initiatives during COP23 in Bonn.
Allies with questions or comments are encouraged to contact the WECAN team here.
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WECAN International COP23 Delegation
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WECAN International is honored to be facilitating and/or supporting the presence of an incredible advocacy delegation: Thilmeeza Hussain (Former Deputy Ambassador to the UN from the Maldives and leader with Climate Wise Women, WECAN Advisory Council, and Voice of Women, Maldives); Patricia Gualinga (Indigenous Kichwa leader from the Pueblo of Sarayaku, Ecuador, participating in the WECAN, Amazon Watch and Indigenous Delegations); Nina Gualinga (Indigenous Kichwa leader from the Pueblo of Sarayaku, Ecuador, participating in the WECAN, Amazon Watch and Indigenous Delegations); and Isabella Zizi (Indigenous Youth leader with Idle No More SF Bay Area, participating in the IEN-INM delegation in alliance with WECAN).
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WECAN International Action and Events
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November 13th: Women Leading Solutions
on the Frontlines of Climate Change - Bonn (public event)
Join WECAN on November 13th, 2017 for 'Women Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change - Bonn', an extraordinary gathering with worldwide women leaders joined in solidarity to speak out against environmental and social injustice, draw attention to root causes of the climate crisis, and present the diverse array of visions and strategies with which they are working to shape a healthy and equitable world. Included in the discussion will be vital topics such as the intersectionality of gender and environment; Indigenous rights; carbon sequestration in soils; protection of Earth and water defenders; and women's leadership and calls for action within a climate justice framework. Policy-makers and international advocates will speak alongside grassroots, Indigenous and frontline women leaders from around the world. During the event, WECAN will also formally launch our exciting new project, 'Women Speak: Stories, Case Studies and Solutions from the Frontlines of Climate Change'.
WHEN: November 13th, 2017 from 13:00 - 18:00
WHERE: AMERON Hotel Königshof (Adenauerallee 9, 53111 Bonn)
HOW: This event is free and open to the public, no accredidation required.
FEATURING:
November 15th: Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions
on the Frontlines of Climate Change (formal COP23 side event)
More information, coming soon!
November 15th: Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change (formal COP23 press conference)
More information, coming soon!
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Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature Events
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WECAN is honored to co-organize the Rights of Nature Tribunal and other Rights of Nature events as a member of the Executive Committee for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature.
November 7 & 8: International Rights of Nature Tribunal
(public event)
Join diverse allies from around the globe for the 4th International Rights of Nature Tribunal - a unique, citizen-created initiative which gives people from around the world the opportunity to testify publicly on destruction of the Earth and their communities, while advancing an alternative legal framework for justice, and living in harmony with the world and each other. The Tribunal will feature internationally renowned lawyers and leaders for planetary justice, who will hear cases addressing issues such as climate change, destruction of the Amazon rainforest, international trade deals, lignite mining, fracking, mega dams and other environmental violations, and offered judgments and recommendations for the Earth's protection based on the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth. Osprey Orielle Lake of WECAN will serve as a judge in this year's tribunal.
WHEN: November 7th and 8th, 2016
WHERE: LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn, Colmantstr. 14-16, 53115 Bonn
November 9: Rights of Nature Press Conference
(formal COP23 side event)
Organizational and frontline leaders from the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature will hold a formal COP23 press conference, 'Report back from the Rights of Nature Tribunal in Bonn: Foundations for Systemic Change in Climate Solutions'. WECAN Executive Director, Osprey Orielle Lake, will present. More details, to be announced.
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Solidarity Actions With Our Allies
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Throughout COP23, WECAN International will participate in a diverse array of direct actions and advocacy efforts with our global allies. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates and calls to action during COP23.
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For the Earth and All Generations,
Osprey Orielle Lake
Founder and Executive Director
Women's Earth and Climate Action Network
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