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Roots of Resilience: On the Frontlines of Climate Justice

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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.

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Dry Streams in an Ocean of Eucalyptus: Community resistance to "green" steel, charcoal and biochar in Minas Gerais 21.10.2025 44:14

Our latest podcast marks the International Day of Action Against Big Biomass, focusing on Brazil’s Jequitinhonha Valley, where steel company Aperam uses eucalyptus plantations for charcoal and carbon offsets. These plantations dry up water and disrupt local lives. Jana Uemura interviews researcher Karen Lang about how affected communities are resisting and reclaiming their lands. Produced by the G...

Stories of Climate Resilience from Central Asia 30.12.2023 34:47

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...

Reflections from COP28 08.12.2023 43:45

In this special episode from COP28 in Dubai, the politics of the UNFCCC continues to relegate Indigenous Peoples, Civil Society, Grassroots Communities, and those most impacted by Climate Change to the fringes of policy discussions and decisions. Despite this, so many continue to go above and beyond to make their voices heard and refuse to cede their spaces or back down. Listen now to hear what’s...

Africa Rising 27.10.2023 54:41

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 of false solutions on the environment, biodiversity, and communities. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the women at the forefront of this battle.

Struggle and Hope 15.08.2023 52:04

In this episode, we hear that not only is change possible, but it is already happening. We speak with activists in Brazil and Uganda on the resistance to false solutions and the negative impacts they impose on communities, particularly women in all their diversities. Tune in to hear inspiring stories from the ground on paths to resistance and an equitable, just, and sustainable future for all.

GFC on the Frontlines 12.06.2023 48:14

In this opening episode of Roots of Resilience, we speak with three of GFC’s lead campaigners, Andrea Echeverri based in Colombia, Kwami Kpondzo based in Togo, and Souparna Lahiri based in India, on the work of GFC and our members and allies.