At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 17, 2025, WECAN hosted its formal UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions." Women leaders globally presented climate justice strategies

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 17, 2025, WECAN hosted its formal UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions." Women leaders globally presented climate justice strategies and solutions for a fossil fuel phaseout and a Just Transition.

Discussions covered vital areas including forest protection, feminist climate finance, Indigenous rights, and campaigns for government accountability. Diverse speakers shared critical updates and insights on the COP30 negotiations.

For more details on WECAN’s COP30 advocacy, events, and speakers, visit our website: https://www.wecaninternational.org/cop30

WECAN organized a COP29 press conference featuring Brazilian Indigenous women leaders. They advocated for Indigenous rights, forest and water protection, community well-being, and global climate

WECAN organized a COP29 press conference featuring Brazilian Indigenous women leaders. They advocated for Indigenous rights, forest and water protection, community well-being, and global climate action, with a focus on the path to COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Speakers included Puyr Tembé, Concita Sôpré, and Lucimara Patté, all co-founders of Ancestral Indigenous Women Warriors (ANMIGA). Moderated by Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN), the event highlighted the critical role of Indigenous women in safeguarding Amazonian biodiversity and connected biomes.