Contributing to Reasons to be Cheerful

What does reproductive health have to do with climate vulnerability? In short- everything. Read the full Reasons to be Cheerful article here. Carissa Patrone Maikuri had the privilege to sit down with Veronika Perková, a freelance environmental journalist and copywriter, to talk about the importance of intersectional action on advancing sexual and reproductive health andContinue reading “Contributing to Reasons to be Cheerful”

Despite Perils, Decide to Hope

I am among a unique tapestry of leadersprotecting and preserving the beautiful, extraordinary outside world.Uninterrupted, we embark on expeditions in natureto have conversations with people, community, and friendsfor a more secure future…To hope for life, earth, and sustainability. Over the past week and a half, I have been reflecting a lot about drafting a newContinue reading “Despite Perils, Decide to Hope”

The Release of the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report and A Stark United Nations Report on the Lost Lives of Thousands of Somalis due to Climate-Exacerbated Drought

Today, the Synthesis Report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) was released which serves as a synthesis of knowledge on climate change and its impacts on people, communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Underscored throughout the report is the importance to recognize the interdependence of all things, and in particular the interlinkages between climate change adaptation, mitigation, health,Continue reading “The Release of the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report and A Stark United Nations Report on the Lost Lives of Thousands of Somalis due to Climate-Exacerbated Drought”