Lydia Jennings, a member of the Huichol (Wixaritari) and Pascua Yaqui (Yoeme) Nations, holds a doctorate in soil microbiology. Her work champions environmental science and the essential role of

Lydia Jennings, a member of the Huichol (Wixaritari) and Pascua Yaqui (Yoeme) Nations, holds a doctorate in soil microbiology. Her work champions environmental science and the essential role of Indigenous communities, striving for more inclusive academic and environmental landscapes.

When her graduation was canceled due to the pandemic, Lydia celebrated by running 50 miles to honor Indigenous scientists and knowledge keepers—a tribute to the past, present, and future. This inspiring story is captured in a film by Devin Whetstone and Jordan Marie Daniel.

Special thanks to Rising Hearts for making this film possible. Music was composed by Stephanie Nicora & Bill Reynolds, featuring vocalist Eden Fine Day, and songs by Portugal. The Man and Raye Zaragoza.

The panel “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels” was held on Thursday, June 26th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and

The panel “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels” was held on Thursday, June 26th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), June 23-28, 2025.

PANELISTS:
— Roishetta Sibley-Ozane M.S., Founder of Vessel Project of Louisiana and Co-Coordinator of the Gulf South Fossil Finance Hub, Turtle Island
— Heffa Schücking, Founder, Management & Campaign Strategist, Urgewald, Germany
— Olivia Bisa Tirko (Chapra), President, Autonomous Territorial Government of the Chapra Nation (GTANCH), Peru
— Ayumi Fukakusa, Executive Director / Climate change and energy campaigner at Friends of the Earth Japan, Japan
— Michelle Cook (Diné), Founder, Divest Invest Protect, Turtle Island

Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond brought together over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders in all their diversity, global advocates, thought leaders, and policymakers representing 50 countries from around the world. During 25 unique panels, speakers showcased a diverse array of visions, projects, policy frameworks, campaigns, and movement strategies with which we can accelerate a bold and transformative path to a healthy and just world.