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People Power: Jordanian Public Transportation Campaign “Maan Nasel”
Khotoutna is the first mobile phone application in Amman, Jordan that allows users to easily map out public transportation routes from one point to another in the city, and the story of how this app came to be is a testament to the perseverance and dedication of volunteers and climate activists. The app was launched... (More...)
May 14, 2017
2014: Year in Review
This year we have seen enormous momentum in people coming together all over the world to take action for the climate. 2014 will also likely be the hottest year on record. Countless people all over the world felt the reality of climate change. Check out the 2014 Year in Review (More...)
January 6, 2015
What the Global Climate Movement can learn from Latin America
Latin America has a long history of popular movements, whether it be in the environmental, political or economic context. Today these movements have established themselves as a major social and political force largely shaping regional realities. Below are highlights from conversations with climate activists in Latin America shedding light on the uniqueness of the climate movement in the... (More...)
December 14, 2014
Continuous Low Carbon Fight in China Campus
After GPS Phase 2 was held in China by GPS-China team, more actions were taken around the country with countless volunteers support and groups efforts. Around 30 school team leaders from provinces over the big country joined the co-hosted discussion session in Beijing last summer; at the conference, those youth leaders brought with the experiences,…... (More...)
December 4, 2014
October 17, 2014
IT’S HAPPENING!
It started — The People’s Climate Mobilisation is happening all over the world! Just get a sense of what its looking like: Rallies in Lisbon and Delhi, marches in Istanbul, Manila, Cape Town, Majuro and Papua New Guinea, concerts in Johannesburg — this is true people powered movement: enormous, powerful, diverse and beautiful. People... (More...)
September 20, 2014
INTRODUCING THE GLOBAL CLIMATE AMBASSADORS!
On September 21 the largest climate mobilisation will be taking place in NY and beyond. A delegation of globally diverse grassroots leaders will be in attendance at the NY march to ensure voices from movements and campaigns around the world are heard. They will also emphasise various ongoing struggles which will carry forwards beyond September. We…... (More...)
September 1, 2014
VIDEO: EVERYONE. EVERYWHERE. PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MOBILISATION.
We, the people across the planet, are going to make history on climate change — again. We are about to write a new chapter and shift power to a just, safe, peaceful world. Will world leaders write this chapter with us? On September 20-21, let’s tell them it’s time for Actions, Not Words. (More...)
August 27, 2014
Muna speaks: On Gaza, and Climate Justice in Palestine
I work in the Arab World, and I’ve been fortunate to meet and interact with dedicated activists in many countries who persist in their activism for a better and more just world, regardless of the very diverse and shifting political contexts. Recently, however, the deadly assault on the Gaza strip, has affected friends and allies... (More...)
August 22, 2014
Shifting the Power in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Climate Change Movement (ACCM) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit & non political organization of dedicated, energetic and passionate youngsters, professionals and civil society activists. ACCM was found as a result of a commitment with GPS, June 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey ACCM recently organized a climate change awareness seminar. The event held on 24th May, 2014…... (More...)
August 18, 2014
Global Power Shift
Global Power Shift is the starting point for a new phase in the international climate movement. First, hundreds of climate leaders from around the world gathered in Istanbul to share stories, learn skills, and sharpen strategies. These leaders have now returned to their home countries to spark a wave of convergences, campaigns, and mobilisations for climate action.
