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Latest news and updates from the climate movement around the world.

People in a protest, holding up posters.
Environmental activists wearing face masks protest at a G20 summit, holding orange signs reading "Choose Investment for a Better Earth" and calling to stop harmful investments, with palm trees and buildings in background.
November 15, 2022

G20 Summit closes civic space on freedom of speech

Indonesian civil society issues a joint statement condemning the crackdown on expression at the G20 Bali Summit

A woman speaks at a podium during the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue conference, wearing a snakeskin-print jacket against a backdrop of purple and orange illuminated panels.
November 14, 2022

On Cop27’s Gender Day, a Call for Gender Just Climate Finance

Protesters hold a large white banner reading "NO CLIMATE JUSTICE WITHOUT HUMAN RIGHTS" at an outdoor demonstration under blue skies. Diverse group of activists wearing sunglasses and head coverings participate in the rally.
November 14, 2022

COP27 Special Edition

Two activists holding up placard with message relating to the cost of living crisis
November 14, 2022

3 facts about the cost of living crisis

Here are 3 facts about the cost-of-living crisis that we are currently struggling with in the UK - why it happened and how we can fix it:

G20, Energy Transition Now
November 14, 2022

G20 and its role in the much-needed transition to a low-carbon world

The G20 Summit must show leadership and ambition that translates into concrete steps for its member countries to step up their 2030 climate targets so we don’t breach the 1.5ºC warming limit.

Protesters march holding a banner reading "WE HAVE NOT BEEN DEFEATED!" at what appears to be a climate conference. The diverse crowd includes people wearing colorful clothing and sunglasses under a clear blue sky.
November 14, 2022

There’s power in having your voice heard

This is my first time at a UN climate conference - and COP27 is not what I expected.

Climate activists protest outside SMBC and MUFG banks in Japan, holding signs demanding banks stop financing fossil fuels and the EACOP pipeline, calling for divestment from climate-damaging projects.
November 11, 2022

The fight goes on ✊

The work to stop EACOP does not end here. We keep fighting until we win.

Protesters wearing white and face masks raise their fists at a demonstration, holding a banner with text about matters and rights. The diverse crowd shows solidarity in their peaceful protest.
November 10, 2022

The day we all wore white

COP27: human rights and climate justice must go hand in hand

Masayoshi of 350 Japan and other delegates at a civil society event at COP27
November 9, 2022

Corridors and comms: Masayoshi’s day at COP27

Join me, Masayoshi Iyoda, from 350.org Japan, as I fight for climate finance for a just transition towards 100% renewables at the UN climate summit, COP27.

Police officers in riot gear stand outside a weathered building with boarded windows and a green door. The scene appears tense, with multiple officers present on the street in tactical formation.
November 9, 2022

Hope for my home

My name is Okalani Mariner, and I'm at COP27 in Egypt this week. The UN climate conference is a busy time, full of politicians, negotiations and media. But what you won't see on TV is how a day in the life of a climate activist looks. So I'm inviting you to follow along!

two crossed fists where the ends are pencils
November 3, 2022

Open letter: Civil society groups support End Fossil student occupations

An open letter in support of the End Fossil student occupations where students are occupying schools and universities worldwide.

Vaca Muerta Located in the province of Neuquén, Patagonia Argentina
November 3, 2022

Vaca Muerta is a “carbon bomb” that could eat up more than 11% of the global CO₂ budget