Sapna is a happy and proud recipient of Environment Victoria's Community Award in the Innovation category, for the report Why North-South Intersectionality Matters for Climate Justice. The awards committee called it in a 'valuable resource'. rb.gy/lotaa

Stoked to be part of SAPNA South Asian Climate Solidarity which won the Innovation category last night at the Environment Victoria Awards night for the report we launched last year on north south intersectionality and the climate movement. Check out our work: sapnasolidarity.org

Thank you for an excellent story of us Indian Link

'To ensure the net zero transition is just, First Nations must be guaranteed “free, prior and informed consent” to any renewable energy or critical mineral project proposed for their lands and waters, as the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples makes clear.'

Congratulations to our 2023 Community Environment Award winners! 🥳What a privilege to celebrate these incredible activists and their outstanding environmental contributions 💚 Victorian Forest Alliance Friends of Latrobe Water SAPNA South Asian Climate Solidarity Learn more about the winners> bit.ly/45Sz22e

Extreme heat and other extreme weather events are highly unequal experiences. We are in this together but not equally. Which is why solidarity and 'intersectional' climate justice actions have to be well understood and prioritised.

It really cannot be just about going green. Unless it is about green and just energy, we really are/will lose our way. And we need to be honest and realistic about the limits of green growth. survivalinternational.org/news/13670#:~:….

“In Bangladesh: every day, over 2,000 climate displaced people arrive by foot, cycle, boat and bus in Dhaka and disappear into the city slums. They are people being forced to move by human-induced climate change." Leaving a big climate justice legacy. theguardian.com/global-develop…

Sounds like a valuable resource for us all. Share and read widely. ‘A Creative Workshop Model – Indigenizing Education for Climate Action’ pressbooks.pub/indigenizingcl…

Progress towards a Loss & Damage Fund, excellent! Will Australia show leadership & support the developments in this document or once again lag behind? Anthony Albanese Senator Penny Wong #Faiths4Climate

That was incredible💥 Last weekend, Gomeroi traditional owners, 350 Pacific , SAPNA South Asian Climate Solidarity, School Strike 4 Climate Australia , local farmers, community members and more came together on Gomeroi country in north-west NSW - a 🧵. 📸The Roving Rovers #climatejustice #nonewcoal

Together, we shared stories of resistance and resilience, built deeper relationships and stood in solidarity with Gomeroi & Gamilaraay custodians - whose land is being exploited by fossil fuel companies such as Whitehaven Coal and Santos.

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November is a busy month for climate justice activism. Glad to be in this Conversation Article with Eve Mayes (she/her) from Striking Voices explaining the youth driven, diverse, climate justice activism in Australia. A big shout out to youth movements. theconversation.com/as-school-stud…

'Principles: 1. Local decision making 2. Addressing structural inequalities 3. Accessible, predictable funding 4. Investing in local capabilities 5. Understanding climate risk 6. Flexible programming 7. Accountability 8. Collaborative action' thethirdpole.net/en/climate/opi…

This is such a fine and specific example of climate justice advocacy from SwelteringCities

'Historical abuses of Indigenous rights have significant responsibility for the heightened severity of climate disruption,” the report concluded.' This is the case everywhere on the globe. grist.org/indigenous/us-…

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Such an honour and joy to have been part of this book project - so many amazing contributors including Anne Poelina, Bill Webb, Sandra Wooltorton, Naomi godden, Alex Baird, anwesha haldar, Lowell Hunter, Yin paradies, SAPNA South Asian Climate Solidarity (ruchira talukdar) 1/2