Tag: Climate Justice
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COP30: Caritas mobilises across continents for the Great People’s March
Global mobilization for COP30 As COP30 gathered pace, Caritas and its partners orchestrated a worldwide push for climate action. Delegations from Brazil and numerous countries joined the Great People’s March, using the energy of civil society to press for urgent policy commitments. The event underscored a simple, but urgent, message: communities need concrete steps to…
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Earth’s Reality Check: COP30 in Brazil Hit by Flooding as Climate Urgency Takes the Stage
Introduction: A Start Marked by Rain, Risks, and Reflection The COP30 climate conference in Brazil began under heavy rainfall and widespread flooding that disrupted venues, press conferences, and daily schedules. What was billed as a pivotal moment for global climate action quickly unfolded as organizers scrambled to relocate sessions, reroute media coverage, and reassure attendees…
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Earth’s Reality Check: COP30 in Brazil Opens Amid Flooding and Controversy
Introduction: COP30 Opens Under Water and Scrutiny Brazil hosts COP30 amid an unusually wet start, as heavy rains and widespread flooding disrupt venues, press conferences, and preparatory events. The scene is bitterly ironic: a global gathering meant to confront the climate crisis is beginning with literal water intruding on policy discussions. The opening day set…
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Earth’s Reality Check: COP30 in Brazil Open Amid Flooding and Controversy
Opening Day Thrown into the Floodwaters Brazil hosts COP30 as heavy rains reshapes the opening of one of the world’s most important climate gatherings. The venues chosen for the conference were flooded, forcing improvisations and last-minute relocations for key sessions. Delegates, journalists, and civil society groups arrived to find water pooling in conference spaces, turning…
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COP30 Protest in Brazil: Belem Venue Storm by Activists
Protest at COP30 in Belem: What Happened In Belem, Brazil, a group of protesters armed with batons forced their way toward the COP30 venue, where international officials and climate delegates have been convening to negotiate action on global warming. The incident underscored the high tensions around climate policy and the urgency many activists feel to…
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Climate Justice Triumph: 2025 Right Livelihood Award Winners Named
Top story: Climate justice winners named for 2025 Right Livelihood Award On October 1, 2025, the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change PISFCC and environmental lawyer Julian Aguon from Oceania were announced as recipients of this years Right Livelihood Award, often called the Alternative Nobel Prize. The Right Livelihood Foundation highlighted their work to bring…
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Climate Justice Wins: PISFCC & Aguon Receive the Right Livelihood Prize
Climate Justice Wins: PISFCC & Aguon Receive the Right Livelihood Prize On October 1, 2025, the Right Livelihood Foundation announced a landmark award that spotlights climate justice at the highest level of recognition. Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and human rights activist Julian Aguon from Oceania were named recipients of the Right Livelihood…
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Climate Justice Triumph: PISFCC and Julian Aguon Win 2025 Right Livelihood Award
Global Climate Justice Shines at the Right Livelihood Awards On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Right Livelihood Foundation honored a diverse group of activists and scholars for advancing climate justice. The Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and jurist Julian Aguon of Guam were named among this year’s laureates, recognized alongside courageous activists from…