The female-fronted fight against climate change
This article was originally published by The Riveter Magazine
Women of the D.R. Congo, the U.S. and Ecuador speak out for climate justice during WECAN International event at the UNFCCC COP21 // Photo by: Emily Arasim/Women's Earth & Climate Action Network
How small women-led movements are making big impacts by challenging big business and government.
Devastating hurricanes spin toward southeastern North America, Puerto Rico and the western coast of Europe, wildfires ravage the western U.S. and Portugal and fatal floods swallow parts of South Asia.
Many attribute the increasing frequency of these natural disasters to climate change. While not all weather extremes are caused by the effects of climate change, the World Meteorological Organization reports that specific extreme weather and climate events, such as wildfires and flooding, actually can be credited to human-caused climate change. While the phrase “climate change” continues to divide communities, it’s become increasingly common to find women working together to spread awareness and implement solutions—on both local and global levels.
