Rebecca Iwerks

Attention leaders at #COP29Azerbaijan! In our latest video, @ZELA_Infor legal officer @ManeleMpofu answers some critical questions that were posed to him ahead of COP29! ❓If you could share one message with world leaders at @COP29_AZ, what would it be? ❓What does climate justice mean to you? ❓What inspired you to become a climate activist? Watch the video for his answers, personal stories and motivations that drive his passion for creating a sustainable future for all. #COP29 #ClimateJustice #ClimateActivism @CAID_Zimbabwe @Cop29News @CenterforAgric1 @CtdtZimbabwe @nmutonhori @ChristianAidIrl @GlobalNamati @UNFCCC @ClimateDesk @FAOclimate @EUClimateAction @ClimateZimDept @COP29UKYouth

For our new brief, we partnered with scholars at @mcgillu to analyze the #carbonrights held by Indigenous Peoples, local communities, + Afro-descendant Peoples in 33 countries, and the findings are serious. Discover what we learned: rightsandresources.org/publication/br…

Over 10,000 Ugandans are trapped in poverty & malnutrition, left with broken promises of compensation after being evicted by The New Forests Company for timber & carbon credits. Investors must uphold social standards &support these communities. #CarbonJustice #FPIC #Article6o4

And if you want to hear my thoughts on how #cop29 can still do more to address #humanrights in #carbonmarkets, come see me tomorrow

With #cop29 approving a new era for #Article6o4, there will be pressure for a new wave of national carbon policy. My brilliant colleague @EileenWakesho has suggestions on how African nations can use this as an opportunity to lead #carbonjustice theafricareport.com/367840/opinion…

Day 1 of #COP29 and the Presidency has said that they want to skip the debates and just approve 6.4. This is not just procedurally bad, it's bad because the language isn't good enough to protect communities impacted by the carbon markets. For #carbonjustice we must #fixarticle6.

At @COP29_AZ @UNFCCC the CMA must reject the #Article6o4 Supervisory Body's attempt to move forward with risky agreements on carbon markets without prior Parties discussion & negotiation

Arriving today at #COP29 to hear that some want to skip the negotiations on #Article6o4 and call it good enough. There's one problem: it is not good enough. No land rights and very weak removal definitions. We've got two weeks, let's #FixArticle6. #carbonjustice

Join our speakers as they share their experiences on carbon markets & the need to respect community rights. It’s time to make these markets fair for communities. Let’s learn, connect, & celebrate the movement together! Register Here: grassrootsjusticenetwork.org/carbon-justice… #CarbonJustice

🚨 Tanzanian High Court has dismissed a case filed by Maasai communities to return land violently seized by the government in June 2022 to establish the Pololeti Game Reserve for trophy hunting by the Emirati Royal Family in Loliondo. ❌In violation of Tanzanian law, impacted Maasai communities were neither consulted nor compensated for being forced from their land ⚠️The ruling sets a dangerous precedent for Indigenous land rights across Tanzania and calls into question the independence of the judiciary that openly cited tourism revenues as a factor in its decision. Read more: tinyurl.com/8efyzd8b by @oak_institute

Join us one week from today and hear from Elijah and other carbon justice leaders! You can find a eastern and western timezone call here: grassrootsjusticenetwork.org/carbon-justice…

🧵1/8  Exciting news‼️ We’re launching #CarbonJustice campaign! Based on experiences from communities, our global network has united around 6⃣ principles for fair #carbonprojects. Simply - carbon payments can’t replace reducing emissions & community rights must be respected ✊

This is a great depiction of what it looks like to protect Indigenous #landrights. #thevoicesweneed

Based in Latin America annd want to know more about what is going on with carbon markets? What to know what communities are doing to respond? Take this 4 week course through ELAC: escueladeactivistas.org/justicia-de-ca…

Great piece from @VivekHMaru. Join our Campaign Launch on Nov 7 to learn more about what we can do next together. Western Call 8am CDMX, 9am New York with English and Spanish translation. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Faced with mounting threats, land and environmental rights defenders are finding new ways to pursue justice. But they need more support and direct funding from global actors, write @riwerks, Ye Yinth, & Otto Saki this week. ow.ly/G56J50TKS5j

*BREAKING NEWS* Over 175+ organizations share opposition to the Energy Permitting Reform Act (EPRA), sharing urgent and specific concerns of frontline, environmental justice, as well as Tribal organizations and communities. Learn more and share >> bit.ly/nodirtydeals

We had an important discussion about the outcomes from the UN Panel on #TransitionMinerals with @NRGInstitute, @Oxfam, and @PWYPtweets during #NYClimateWeek! Watch it here: resourcegovernance.org/events/un-pane… #JustMinerals #JustTransition #IndigenousRights #IndigenousPeoples #ClimateJustice

Environmental activist Juan López was shot dead in Honduras on Sept. 14, 2024. The Honduran government should promptly investigate the killings of López and other defenders, and improve protection mechanisms.

RELEASE: JOINT CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE END TO MASS FORCED EVICTION OF WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS TO SAVE THE PEOPLE OF MAKOKO/IWAYA WATERFRONT w/ @ceehopenigeria @Globalrightsng @EiENigeria @ludi_org Join us so Sogunro is not next. #SaveSogunro #EndForcedEvictions #SoroSoke