Film: Mitzi Jonelle Tan Combatting climate justice in the Phillippines
Climate activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan talks about combatting climate justice in the Phillippines and Amos Trust's Climate Fellowship.
The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us, I say — we will never forgive you. Greta Thunberg, UN Climate Summit, New York, 23 September 2019
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A Rocha UK
A Rocha UK is a Christian charity working for the protection and restoration of the natural world. They work collaboratively with others who share their passion for the planet and their desire for its flourishing.
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CEPAD
We believe in supporting local responses and listening to local communities so that we can identify how to respond. This is why we partner with CEPAD in Nicaragua. CEPAD (Council of Protestant Churches of Nicaragua), was founded in 1972, just days after a strong earthquake destroyed the capital of Nicaragua, to help the victims of the earthquake.
Now, over 40 years on, whilst the needs have changed over the decades, CEPAD continues to be one of the strongest organisations working for the development of rural communities across the country.
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Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion is a global environmental movement with the stated aim of using non-violent civil disobedience to compel governments into action to avoid tipping points in the climate system, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse.
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Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. They lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
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War on Want
War on Want works to achieve a vision of a just world, through their mission to fight against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation, as part of the worldwide movement for global justice.
Tens of thousands of members, supporters and activists give their time and money to take part in War on Want’s work each year. Many hundreds of thousands join forces in the social movements, trade unions and workers’ organisations that are War on Want’s partners and allies around the world.
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Women’s Environmental Network (WEN)
WEN is the only UK charity working on issues that link women, health and the environment. Their mission is to make the connections between women’s health and well-being and environmental issues.
WEN want to inspire women to make environmentally informed choices and aim to empower women to become agents of change in their families, networks and society, and to participate equally in an environmentally sustainable future.
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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organisation which was founded in 1961, working in the field of wilderness preservation, and the reduction of human impact on the environment. WWF are currently organising a petition demanding action on the climate emergency.
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"Our partners at CEPAD and our many other friends in Nicaragua are deeply saddened by the current political situation having lived through dictatorship, civil war and the joy that the Sandanista’s election brought to many — there is now disillusionment." Katie Hagley shares an update from CEPAD, our partner in Nicaragua, about the current political situation in Nicaragua.
“When I come into Nicaraguan airspace I can feel my soul re-enter my body.” Those of you who’ve been there will resonate with those words of Nicaraguan author Gioconda Belli. I felt something similar when I returned there in February, co-leading the recent Amos trip.” Peter Bone shares his thoughts about his return visit to Nicaragua.
18-year-old Millie Rose, who first visited Nicaragua in 2015, is spending 4 months working in CEPAD’s office before starting an International Development course at University. We asked her to share a little about her impressions of CEPAD’s work — particularly after the recent flooding and unrest.
In our May Nicaragua update you can find out how you can join our Nicaragua Adventure in 2020, read Amos Trust’s Director Chris Rose’s reflections on the changes in Teustepe over the last 5 years, hear from CEPAD director Dámaris Albuquerque and find out about where you can see Dámaris and Gilberto when they visit the UK this Autumn.
Dámaris E. Albuquerque and Gilberto Aguirre will be joining us in the UK this September to talk about the work of CEPAD and of what the call for climate justice means in Nicaragua. Katie Hagley spoke to them ahead of their visit.
“Last Monday I was arrested sitting on the north side of Lambeth Bridge, on the first day of the Extinction Rebellion climate protests in London. After the first week of the protest, I am one of around 1300 people arrested. It is not something that I have done lightly or without serious consideration and I recognise that it is a controversial action. The following is my account of what has led me to this point.” Amos trustee Richard Elliott shares his experience of being arrested as part of the Extinction Rebellion climate protests in London.
“Yesterday I phoned Croydon Council and asked if they’d declared a climate emergency. “I’m sorry,” said the frontline receptionist, “I’m not sure who you would need to speak to about that.” Joanna Bega, CEO of Child Rescue Nepal reports on Amos Trust and A Rocha UK’s first ever Climate Justice Summit in Cambridge in September.
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