For the Earth and Future Generations

WECAN International/WECC Newsletter

Fall 2014

From the WECAN Team

This month, international politicians, business figures and activists will gather in New York City for the UN Climate Leadership Summit. In the days preceding his crucial assembly, civil society organizations worldwide - including the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN International/WECC) - will lead a variety of events and actions, demanding that global leaders end years of stagnation and come to the table with innovative proposals and the collective will to make concrete commitments to climate action.

Join us in NYC, or stand in solidarity in your local communities. Information and registration for all WECAN events and actions are available here.

Climate Women in Action

WECAN at the People's Climate March

(Sept. 21, New York City)

Join WECAN International and allies as we march for Climate Justice and the rights of the Earth and Future Generations as part of the soon-to-be largest climate demonstration on record. The march seeks to "bend the course of history," sending a message to world leaders attending climate negotiations and demonstrating the incredible potential of world citizens to transform social, political, and economic systems. Women's delegation meet-up location TBA on our website. Learn more at: peoplesclimate.org/march

Women Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change

(Sept. 22, New York City)

An extraordinary afternoon of women leaders joined in solidarity to speak out against environmentally and socially destructive activities and policies, and to present the diverse array of visions and strategies with which they are working to shape a healthy and equitable world. Click to register and view details on topics and speakers.

Rights of Nature and Systemic Change in Climate Solutions

(Sept. 23, New York City)

Join us for a panel and strategy session, presented in collaboration with the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature. Topics include an introduction to the Rights of Nature, International Rights of Nature Ethics Tribunals, community applications of the Rights of Nature as a tool for protection and resiliency, and more. Click for details, list of speakers, and registration portal.

Join the Movement

Global Wall of Women Actions

(Sept. 21-22, Global)

What do you stand for? Organize a Wall of Women Action in your community on Sept. 21 and 22 (or join us in NYC), and give voice to your local climate issues, solutions, and/or messages to world leaders on the need for immediate climate action. For details on how to hold a Wall of Women, and to submit photos and a statement about your action, visit our Wall of Women Gallery.

Women's Climate Action Agenda

(Sept. 9, Global)

On Sept. 9 2014, WECAN International will release the Women's Climate Action Agenda. Drafted by over 100 women leaders from across the globe, the Agenda analyzes the root causes of environmental destruction and social injustice, ultimately presenting powerful recommendations and alternative solutions to the climate crisis. Advocate with us: share this document far and wide, and demand that your local leaders enact solutions. The Agenda will be posted on our home page to read and share.

WECAN Women's Climate Declaration

Add your signature and message to the WECAN Women's Climate Declaration, to be presented to the UN Climate Leadership Summit this September alongside thousands of signatures collected by out partners at the Global Call for Climate Action. Check out the new Declaration Webpage to read, sign, and share, or visit the WECAN website for Arabic, Spanish, French, and Italian translations.

In This Issue

Climate Women in Action:

WECAN Actions Around UN Climate Week, Climate Week NYC, and the People's Climate March

Join the Movement:

Wall of Women Action, WECAN Declaration, WECAN Action Agenda

Upcoming in 2015:

U.S. Women's Earth & Climate Summit

Events Calendar

Find WECAN on Social Media

Photos by Lori Waselchuk

WECAN Events Calendar

6/24/14

Launch of Women's Climate Declaration Summer 2014 Signature Campaign (Global)

9/9/14

Release of Women's Climate Action Agenda (Global)

9/21/14

WECAN delegation attendance at People's Climate March (NYC)

9/22/14

"Women Leading Solutions on the Front Lines of Climate Change" event (1:00-3:00 pm, UN Church Center, NYC)

"Wall of Women" action in response to UN Climate Summit in NYC (Global)

9/23/14

Women's Climate Declaration signatures presented at UN Climate Leadership Summit (NYC)

"Rights of Nature & Systemic Change in Climate Change Solutions" event with Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (2:15-3:00 pm, UN Church Center, NYC)

10/6/14-10/9/14

"The Economics of Sustainability: Emerging Models for a Healthy Planet" Conference (San Francisco)

Upcoming in 2015:

U.S. Women's Earth & Climate Summit.

A call to women across the nation. Click here for ways to get involved.

Donate HERE and help WECAN International

continue to support women around the world in their work for climate justice and solutions.

Thank you for your continued support of our work for Climate Justice and care for the Earth and Future Generations,

Osprey Orielle Lake & the WECAN International/WECC Team

wecaninternational.org

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