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You’ve seen it these past few weeks. Climate activist Greta Thunberg with 11 other activists sailed to bring basic supplies and attention to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Thousands protested in Los Angeles and beyond against the government’s immoral crackdown on immigrants. And we are standing with them.
But we are also often asked: Why don’t you just stick to climate concerns? Why mix it with politics and other issues?
Because to us, it’s obvious. Caring for the climate isn’t just about protecting nature, it’s about protecting people. It’s about standing up for every person suffering whether from war, famine, and other injustices.
We know that the forces that wreck our planet and let a few grow obscenely rich while the majority are struggling, are also behind excluding, displacing and oppressing people.
Plus, there’s another layer to it: the climate crisis makes all existing struggles worse. Extreme weather and shrinking resources deepen inequality, violence and suffering.
So if we truly want to fight the climate crisis, we must fight other injustices in our societies. That’s why we stand loudly, openly, and without hesitation.
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Movement Updates Discover our latest actions demanding climate solutions & energy justice
Resisting Glencore’s Greed
A few weeks ago, we took to the streets in Bogotá, Colombia, to resist Swiss mining giant Glencore. This company is extracting coal, grabbing land, displacing locals, polluting water and soil, and exploiting communities in Colombia. Worse, Glencore coal exports are fueling Israel’s ongoing violence against Palestinians – despite the Colombian government’s suspension of coal exports to Israel. At their recent annual meeting, shareholders celebrated billions in profits while people suffer. It’s time Glencore stops fuelling climate chaos and violence!
Turning Up for Tax Justice
Did you know that billionaires worldwide pay income tax equal to 0.3% of their wealth? Taxing extreme wealth is not just a moral necessity but a practical solution for climate action. Last week, the French Senate debated the Zucman Tax, a 2% levy on huge fortunes that could raise €25 billion yearly for social and climate programs nationally and globally. Despite strong public demand, it failed to pass. But our fight isn’t over. We showed up outside the doors of the Senate, delivering 60,000 signatures in support of our demands. And in Germany, we met with thousands to protest billionaires & CEOs plotting behind closed doors for a ‘Family Business Day’ on how to best serve their own interests. We won’t stop until billionaires pay their fair share.
Calling out the clean energy con
Speaking of paying for climate action, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a major funder of energy projects in Asia, just hosted its annual Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF). Ironically, “clean energy” for ADB often means more fossil fuels and corporate profits. So at ACEF this year in Manila, Philippines we raced with our allies to end fossil fuels including fossil (or “natural”) gas that the Bank is pushing. We are telling ADB to fund community-led renewables that respect Indigenous knowledge and protect the planet. Join us in our demands!
Brazil, what are you doing?
A few days ago, Brazil’s oil agency (ANP) auctioned off new areas for oil exploration near the Amazon River. If burned, this oil and gas could release over 11 billion tons of CO₂, more than Brazil’s farming sector has in six years. This move threatens Brazil’s climate promises, just months before it hosts COP30, the UN’s big climate summit. As pre-COP talks take place this week in Bonn, Germany we are demanding Brazil to be the sincere leader in the shift away from fossil fuels.
Climate Jargon Unpack the terms & concepts being used by climate activists & experts
“Intersectional”
First theorized by civil rights scholar and activist Kimberlé Crenshaw, the concept of intersectionality, in our context, recognizes that the climate crisis is driven and deepened by systems like racism, sexism, colonialism, and economic injustice. These forces decide who’s most exposed to climate impacts, who gets left out of solutions, and who holds power.
You’ve probably heard it before: the climate crisis is a multiple crisis, or interlinked or intersectional. But what does it all mean?
Think about it: when disaster strikes, who has safe housing, savings, or a voice in the media and who doesn’t? These gaps aren’t random. They reflect long-standing inequalities.
Intersectionality helps us see how these inequalities overlap. A homeless LGBTQIA+ person facing heatwaves, a woman walking further for water in a drought, or an Indigenous community defending land from rising seas, all experience the crisis differently because of the systems shaping their lives.
If we only focus on cutting carbon emissions, we risk repeating the same injustices that created this crisis in the first place. Real climate action means shifting power, listening to those most affected by the crisis and challenging the root of the systems that cause the harm.
Community Spotlight Be inspired by stories & interviews of real people who are fighting for a just energy transition
Egypt’s first climate art platform: Green Society
Asmaa at 350.org’s Renew Our Power Gathering in April 2025 showcasing climate art.
In Egypt, many young people lack access to climate education and opportunities for engagement. After witnessing this gap, Asmaa Hanafi founded Green Society, the first climate artistic platform in Egypt to help the country’s youth to lead climate action. The Society raises awareness, promotes clean energy, and provides tools to help young people become climate advocates, especially in underserved communities.
Green Society has reached over 5,000 youth across Egypt and Africa through workshops, campaigns, and creative educational tools like an environmental puzzle game and coloring book. Its national campaign “Repower Egypt” and accessible workshops on carbon footprinting and sustainable agriculture have engaged people of all ages, including youth with disabilities.
Asmaa’s platform has collaborated with ministries, influenced policy conversations, and even been recognized by organizations like UN Women Egypt and EarthDay.org’s Climate Education Coalition.
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Renewable Rundown Get informed on big numbers, key facts and important news
$2.2 trillion
is how much the world is set to spend on cleaner energy in 2025 and it’s a new record.
The latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that this money will go to clean energy like solar, wind, batteries (and nuclear*). This is double of what’s being spent on oil, gas, and coal.
China is currently the leading investor, putting in more money than the European Union and United States combined. And although renewable energy is growing fast, some regions, especially in Africa, are still struggling to get the funding they need. (Which is why we at 350 have been asking for rich countries to commit the money to speed the shift to cleaner energy through our Repower Afrika Campaign.)
But this is a big moment. A shift from fossil fuels to electricity is picking up speed, and where the money goes today will shape our future.
Want to see where your country stands? Explore the full report now.
*we do not support nuclear energy as ‘clean’ nor ‘renewable’ due its carbon intensive set-up and proven high risk of deadly disasters.
Your Power Support us in demanding real climate action
The COP30 President still has time to act, and lead the world in climate action.
Add your name and tell him to fund renewables everywhere, end fossil fuels fast, and let Indigenous Peoples have a real say.
Energize Build your skills to tackle the climate crisis and widen our movement
Are you looking to grow your climate activism skills and connect with inspiring young climate leaders?
Then the 2025 Climate Justice Camp is your chance! It’s a fully funded event in Colombia during 20 – 24 August for people under 30 from the Global South who are working at the intersection of climate and social justice.
You’ll meet others who care, learn new tools, and be part of a powerful movement pushing for real change. Don’t miss out, applications close on 22 June!
And if you know someone who should join, share this and help us build a stronger climate future together.
