Climate change poses significant, widespread disruptions to the American economy, threatening our health, safety, and prosperity. Immediate action from policymakers and businesses is vital to

Climate change poses significant, widespread disruptions to the American economy, threatening our health, safety, and prosperity. Immediate action from policymakers and businesses is vital to mitigate climate risk. This panel will highlight innovative public-private solutions, discussing how businesses, governments, and communities can collaborate for greater resilience.

Panelists include: Joel Beauvais (U.S. EPA), Pam O'Connor (City of Santa Monica), Harriet Tregoning (U.S. HUD), and Kate Dineen (NY Governor's Office of Storm Recovery).

The Amazon Rainforest, particularly in Ecuador, faces a critical tipping point from rampant deforestation and extractive industries. Ecuador's deforestation surged 80% from 2021, destroying 18,902

The Amazon Rainforest, particularly in Ecuador, faces a critical tipping point from rampant deforestation and extractive industries. Ecuador's deforestation surged 80% from 2021, destroying 18,902 hectares. This crisis violates Indigenous rights, sacrifices global ecosystems, and puts Indigenous women land defenders at heightened risk.

The WECAN Indigenous Women of the Ecuadorian Amazon Reforestation and Forest Protection project, led by Kichwa Pueblo leader Patricia Gualinga, restores and defends 135,000 hectares of Sarayaku territory. This project safeguards endemic tree species through reforestation, forest monitoring, and advocacy, explicitly avoiding market-based mechanisms like carbon offsets. Learn more: wecaninternational.org/ecuador-en

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured a panel titled

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured a panel titled “Implementing the Escazu Agreement: Protecting Women Land Defenders and the Defense of Nature in Latin America & the Caribbean.” This session, held on June 27th, included distinguished panelists such as Patricia Madrigal Cordero, Ruth Spencer, Fany Kuiru Castro, and Patricia Gualinga.

The virtual Assembly brought together over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants shared diverse strategies for a healthy and just world, with interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Resources from the panel and Assembly are available here. Learn more about the Assembly here.

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13, WECAN hosted a press conference where Amazonian leaders issued urgent calls to protect Indigenous rights, women land defenders, forests, water,

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13, WECAN hosted a press conference where Amazonian leaders issued urgent calls to protect Indigenous rights, women land defenders, forests, water, communities, and the global climate.

WECAN also launched its “Escazú Agreement Toolkit for Women Land Defenders and Frontline Communities.” This resource offers eleven country-specific guides to help women land defenders navigate domestic laws for Escazú Agreement protections, ensuring their rights and environmental safeguards. Access the toolkit: WECAN Escazú Toolkit.

Prominent Indigenous leaders spoke at the event. For more details on WECAN’s COP30 advocacy and speakers, visit: WECAN COP30 Blog.

At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking

At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking crises. They presented diverse climate justice strategies, including forest protection, Indigenous rights, food sovereignty, and community-led solutions.

Speakers featured Neema Namadamu, Monique Verdin, Jacqui Patterson, Melina Laboucan-Massimo, and Helena Gualinga. Their collective voices, analysis, and leadership are critical for building a resilient and just future. Event resources are available here.

Global women and feminist leaders are calling for urgent climate justice and action for future generations. WECAN marks International Women's Day by releasing a video showcasing women and

Global women and feminist leaders are calling for urgent climate justice and action for future generations. WECAN marks International Women's Day by releasing a video showcasing women and gender-diverse leaders' solutions.

Amidst escalating climate crisis and social inequities, these leaders demand bold systems change and transformational leadership. They champion solutions for food sovereignty, Indigenous rights, and a Just Transition, challenging governments and corporations to end extractive practices and declare a climate emergency. Their fight for Mother Earth is unwavering.

The panel “Women For Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 1” took place on Monday, June 23, 2025. It was part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to

The panel “Women For Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 1” took place on Monday, June 23, 2025. It was part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025.

Organized by WECAN, the Assembly united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Diverse panelists, including Indigenous leaders and climate activists from various regions, shared visions and strategies across 25 unique sessions to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

Premiered March 31, 2020, "The Rights of Nature" explores a legal strategy emerging as conventional laws fail to address environmental degradation. While Western views often treat nature as

Premiered March 31, 2020, "The Rights of Nature" explores a legal strategy emerging as conventional laws fail to address environmental degradation. While Western views often treat nature as property, indigenous communities have long seen themselves as part of it.

The film delves into the origins and global application of the Rights of Nature. It showcases constitutional reforms in Ecuador, partnerships between the Māori and New Zealand government granting personhood to natural entities, and its function in urban Santa Monica, California.

It examines the successes and challenges of creating these new legal structures, aiming to restore ecosystems and achieve a vital balance between humanity and nature.

Global movements are addressing the escalating climate crisis, with women and gender-diverse leaders amplifying their voices in response to COP27. This event featured direct reports from the

Global movements are addressing the escalating climate crisis, with women and gender-diverse leaders amplifying their voices in response to COP27. This event featured direct reports from the negotiations, sharing critical insights, report releases, and urgent calls to action, alongside global women's demands, struggles, and solutions.

The diverse panel included leaders from Indigenous communities, youth activists, and environmental organizations worldwide. Representatives from groups like DIVA for Equality, Reacción Climática, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, The Chisholm Legacy Project, Amazon Watch, and the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) offered vital perspectives from most affected peoples and areas.

The Fall 2019 Presidio Graduate School (PGS) Capstone Showcase featured a project titled "Financing the Energy Frontier for Anchorage." A team assessed a green investment bank model to address

The Fall 2019 Presidio Graduate School (PGS) Capstone Showcase featured a project titled "Financing the Energy Frontier for Anchorage." A team assessed a green investment bank model to address Anchorage's climate goals, analyzing legal structures and leveraging multi-sector partnerships.

PGS is an accredited, nonprofit graduate school founded in 2003, offering unique sustainable MBA, MPA, and dual degree programs. Its systems-thinking methodology emphasizes that real change occurs at the intersection of private enterprise, the public sector, commerce, and the common good.

Learn more about PGS, its mission, and programs at presidio.edu or call 415-561-6555.