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Territory
My last day at the apartment in the Nazare neighbourhood was the COP “rest day”- the venue is closed and we all rest- except the unions who hold a strategy day…..but not until 2pm! So I had a local wander.… Continue reading
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Climate Justice Now!
The day of the big COP march for climate justice brought together climate and social justice groups from all over the Amazon, Brazil and the entire world. What an amazing atmosphere! In the massive crowds (CUT Brasil, the Brazil TUC,… Continue reading
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Just Transition Rising!
From the Amazonian protest outside to lobbyists inside, they’re rising up at COP 30. And those that are rising up are calling for the BAM- the Belem Action Mechanism- a way to make sure Just Transitions are implemented in decisions… Continue reading
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Stronger together!
As we arrived at the COP, the daily newsletter from the Environmental NGOs was handed out as usual and contained a big article on the trade unions’ call for a Just Transition with workers’ rights at its core. Collaborations with… Continue reading
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Big Watery World
(The post that didn’t get posted when the wifi was down!) Holding the COP this year in Belem, known as the capital of the Amazon, concentrates the mind on the 71% of the world that is water. Let’s be honest,… Continue reading