In our new podcast, Roots of Resilience, the Global Forest Coalition seeks to demystify discussion around false solutions to climate change by talking to those on the frontlines of climate justice.
Each episode of Roots of Resilience features voices, stories, experiences, and policy recommendations from the groups and communities defending the rights of women and Indigenous peoples and local communities upholding and elevating gender-just, rights-based, socially equitable, and real solutions to biodiversity loss, deforestation and climate change.
Whether you’re an environmental, climate, gender or human rights campaigner, researcher, reporter, policy maker, or a concerned citizen, Roots of Resilience is for you. The podcast will inform, inspire and help you understand the important role of Indigenous peoples, women, local communities, and others in protecting our forests and confronting the climate and biodiversity crises. How can we ensure a sustainable future for all? Well, let’s talk about it. Tune in…
16 Feb 2024
Join host Chithira Vijayakumar and dedicated advocate for biodiversity and forest protection in Central Asia and beyond Elena Kreuzberg for a compelling journey into Central Asia, an often overlooked region in the global climate conversation. In this episode, we delve into the environmental crossroads of Central Asia and shine a spotlight on the innovative climate change solutions offering us hope.
8 Dec 2023
In this special Episode of Roots of Resilience, we come to you from COP28 in Dubai. We hear how the politics of the UNFCCC continues to relegate Indigenous Peoples, Civil…
27 Oct 2023
Through conversations with two exceptional African leaders, Lucy Mulenkei of IIN Kenya and Anabela Lemos of JA! Mozambique we unveil the harrowing effects of climate change & expose the repercussions…
28 Sep 2023
In this episode of Roots of Resilience, we hear insights from our member groups in Chile, Colombia and Paraguay on the impacts of the colonial, patriarchal and extractivist model that…
16 Aug 2023
In this episode of Roots of Resilience, we hear that not only is change possible, but it is already happening. We speak with activists in Brazil and Uganda on the…
13 Jun 2023
Episode 1: GFC on the Frontlines In this opening episode of Roots of Resilience, host Chithira Vijayakumar speaks with three of GFC’s lead campaigners on the work of GFC and our…
