The official Conference of Parties meetings generally don’t include marginalized voices. That’s why Terry Odendahl, President and CEO of Global Greengrants Fund, expects to see the real momentum to address climate change coming from the grassroots. Her organization is providing small grants to communities around the world and working with funders and civil society groups to help create a drumbeat for change.
In this Q&A we hear from Theresa Pierno, the new president and chief executive officer of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). Theresa is the first woman to serve as NPCA’s president in its 96-year history. Here, she shares her thoughts on the state of America’s national parks, her career in conservation, and the women leaders who inspire her.
Rachel Carson’s lessons go far beyond “Silent Spring.” Her love for nature and personal courage in the face of adversity speaks to all of us today. “The Power of One Voice” is a new documentary film that introduces Rachel Carson to modern audiences. The film shows how Rachel Carson came to her conviction that humans are deeply connected to other living things, and why we must avoid harming the natural world.
This December, world leaders will gather for the United Nations COP21 climate negotiations in Paris, where they will work to finalize an international climate agreement. Aware of the critical nature of this moment, the Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network (WECAN International) is connecting and mobilizing women for climate justice across the globe. The Global Women’s Climate Justice Day of Action on September 29th is an opportunity for women and allies around the world to tell stories about the climate impacts they are facing and demonstrate why uplifting women’s struggles, insights, and solutions is so vital.
It’s inspiring to see a woman-led business increasing livelihoods for women farmers and employees in parts of the world that markets struggle to reach. It’s even more powerful when that business does so while having a positive impact on the environment. Root Capital is investing in those kinds of businesses – high-impact, gender-inclusive, and focused on agriculture. Root Capital’s Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Operations Catherine Gill talks about ways we can encourage and support women farmers.
