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.

Clara Rowe, CEO of Restor, discusses ecological restoration's vital role in protecting Earth's biodiversity and achieving climate goals, with potential to reduce 30% of global carbon emissions.

Clara Rowe, CEO of Restor, discusses ecological restoration's vital role in protecting Earth's biodiversity and achieving climate goals, with potential to reduce 30% of global carbon emissions. Drawing on a decade of experience in natural resource management and a passion for sustainable development, she advocates for open data platforms to accelerate this global movement.

Supported by a $1.2M Google.org grant and powered by Google Earth Engine, Restor is a science-based open data platform accelerating global restoration. It connects projects worldwide to scientific data, supply chains, and funding, increasing their impact and sustainability. The platform enables users to analyze restoration potential, exchange information, and make projects visible, empowering individuals to become practitioners. Restor is an Earthshot Prize 2021 Finalist and a UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration partner.

An Escazú COP1 Side Event brought together women policymakers, Indigenous leaders, and human rights defenders to address the critical challenges faced by women land defenders protecting their

An Escazú COP1 Side Event brought together women policymakers, Indigenous leaders, and human rights defenders to address the critical challenges faced by women land defenders protecting their communities from extractive industries. Discussions highlighted the implications and opportunities presented by the Escazú Agreement, a historic multilateral treaty focused on safeguarding the rights and participation of land defenders.

Prominent figures, including Indigenous leaders from Ecuador and Brazil, along with environmental advocates, shared their insights. The event underscored the agreement's vital role in empowering these women and ensuring their crucial work in defending territories and human rights is recognized and supported.

Takeaway paper coffee cup waste and recyclability, especially concerning ocean plastics, are prominent issues. Demand for better design, reuse, and recycling is high. This video features DS

Takeaway paper coffee cup waste and recyclability, especially concerning ocean plastics, are prominent issues. Demand for better design, reuse, and recycling is high. This video features DS Smith's European Strategic Development Director Tom Campbell-White and Costa's Head of Environment Oliver Rosevear, offering industry perspectives on these topics.

Founded in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, the UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a global thought leader accelerating the transition to a circular economy. It works across business, government, and academia to establish the circular economy on decision-makers' agendas. Learn more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and subscribe to their YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/made2bemedia.

Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado Quesada joined former U.S. Vice President Al Gore for "24 Hours of Reality." They discussed the profound impact of the climate crisis on Costa

Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado Quesada joined former U.S. Vice President Al Gore for "24 Hours of Reality." They discussed the profound impact of the climate crisis on Costa Rica.

This important conversation highlighted the urgent need for climate action. The event is hosted by The Climate Reality Project: http://climaterealityproject.org

Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright co-founded El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This program offers educational assistance, food, and microloans, primarily to indigenous

Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright co-founded El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This program offers educational assistance, food, and microloans, primarily to indigenous communities.

El Puente's School Program supports children's educational expenses. The Food Program provides healthy meals and a gathering place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Their Microloan Program offers small loans, from $20 to $400, using proven methods that have combated poverty globally since 1987.

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Alvarado Guzman from the La Cusinga Eco Lodge in Costa Rica discussed his hotel's role in promoting national

Alvarado Guzman from the La Cusinga Eco Lodge in Costa Rica discussed his hotel's role in promoting national sustainability.

He was interviewed by Barry Heidt of SustainableTV at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference, organized by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES). The video, edited by Sustainable Today, is available on EarthSayers.tv.

Glenn Jampol, President of Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), presented on "The Role and Challenges of Certified Sustainable Tourism..." at the 2010

Glenn Jampol, President of Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), presented on "The Role and Challenges of Certified Sustainable Tourism..." at the 2010 EcoTourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Portland, Oregon. His talk was part of a panel sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

In 1985, Jampol founded Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, Costa Rica. This "Boutique" hotel, based on early sustainable standards, is now lauded by the New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the best hotels in the world." It also boasts 35 acres of certified shade-grown organic coffee, cultivated and roasted on-site.

The presentation was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

Glenn Jampol, President of the Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), shares his journey from Berkeley to Costa Rica,

Glenn Jampol, President of the Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), shares his journey from Berkeley to Costa Rica, where he founded Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn. This "Boutique" hotel in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, built on sustainable standards, is now recognized by the New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the best hotels in the world." It also features 35 acres of certified organic, shade-grown coffee, processed on-site.

Glenn's interview was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv, with editing support from Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today. The recording took place at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon, from September 8-10, 2010.

Mike and JoAnna Bresnan of Costa Rica's Children Feeding Children program discuss global change and transformation. While attending the