The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network, International (WECAN) sends our deepest gratitude to all  of you in our growing network as we reflect upon a powerful year of collective work for women's leadership, climate justice, on-the-ground solutions, Indigenous rights, rights of the nature, and strong solidarity with all protectors of water, land and life.

 

Given   the rise and deepening of oppressive  political landscapes   faced in the U.S. and many global nations ,  we will need each other now more than ev er. I t is clear we have a great deal of work to do, and  that   the next years are going to require very strategic planning, action and solidarity at every turn. As we face multiple crises from the quickening climate crisis to massive environmental degradation - from  detrimental  social and economic injustice, to dangerous environmental racism - we will need to raise our spirits and efforts ever higher and look to the long arc as we strengthen our collective work to halt great loss and destruction.

This we know: Mother Earth is powerful and will prevail with all her magnificence and wonder. This we can remember: We are also powerful and resilient - and fiercely in love with life and beauty, justice and hope.

 

WECAN is ready to forge ahead to  build the healthy and just world we seek, and no matter what may come, we will not give up! Stand with us  and  together, we can work to ensure that diverse women's voices for justice and solutions are at the forefront of all action and policy to address the many intersectional aspects of the climate crisis. It is time to hear from  the women of our world!