WACC's Board of Directors has approved a new Strategic Plan for 2022-2026, intended as a foundation for its network worldwide "to take a leadership role that advances communication rights in a rapidly changing world." [See Spanish and French versions] The plan focuses on new program priorities, building...
Por Carolina Martínez Molina Los páramos representan para la humanidad, la opción de vida y supervivencia en esta Casa Común. Al ser fábrica y depósito de agua dulce, este delicado ecosistema tiene un alto grado de responsabilidad en nutrir los ríos, lagos, lagunas y demás vertederos...
Understanding Global Warming of 1.5°C Intergovenmental Panel on Climate Change A Special Report by the IPCC on "the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate...
On November 5, 2021 WACC will join hundreds of organizations around the world in a 24-hour Video Marathon, Hands Off our Rights, Hands off our Planet!, which will take place during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The climate summit will be held...
The Philippines has been identified as one of the top 10 countries most at risk from the effects of climate change, and yet millions of marginalized Filipinos who will be hit the hardest are not aware of it, according to the Center for Environmental Concerns...
WACC has announced its support for a project in Uganda that will establish a network of specialized climate and environmental reporters for community radio stations who have limited resources and are unable to hire journalists trained in climate sciences and environmental disciplines. The project, to be...
WACC Communication for Social Change manager Lorenzo Vargas recently visited two community radio stations in Colombia which are taking part in a WACC-supported project establishing a network of environmental journalists to help promote a culture of people-led environmental protection in regions that are home to...
WACC Global is proud to announce its new initiative with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help build the capacity of communities at the grassroots level – particularly family farmers’ associations – in using local and traditional knowledge for sustainable resource management and climate...
Colombia is one of 20 countries most at risk from suffering the disastrous effects of climate change. Several factors contribute to environmental degradation and consequently, undermine livelihoods. These include the increasing number of open-pit mining projects, the possibility that fracking may become a widely used practice,...
Youth and climate stand out at UN forum on sustainable development.