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Fact Sheet: Mayan women in defense of their rivers

The women of the microregion of Ixquisis, Guatemala, defend their rivers and their territory from dams financed by the Inter-American Development Bank Group.

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Sharks in Colombia: The risks of weak regulation

Colombian regulations allow small-scale artisanal shark fishing, but prohibit industrial scale shark fishing. However, weak enforcement fails to adequately protect these magnificent creatures.  

3 ways to maintain hope in the face of the climate crisis

Our actions can be divided into three areas: the individual, the community, and the citizen-consumer.

Why are women so important to the pursuit of environmental justice?

Women are more than simply the most affected by the climate crisis. They also are active participants with a vital role to play in preserving nature and seeking solutions for the health of our planet.

Preserving the legacy of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Heart of the World

Learning from Mendoza, Argentina: “Water is not negotiable

When citizens are aware of the importance of nature and the scale of the dangers it faces, they will not yield.

Strengthening society’s call for climate action

Citizens, researchers, activists and community representatives reflected together. From their shared experiences, they demonstrated that the social crisis in Chile is also an environmental crisis.