COP21

Taking the Paris Agreement Seriously

Today in New York, representatives of world leaders are at United Nations’ headquarters to sign the Paris Agreement. This could be a historic day. But we say “could” because the aspirations of the agreement are far greater than current national commitments.

The Paris Agreement is done,but the real work lies ahead

COP21 is over. We now have a universal climate agreement. But it is nowhere near enough to ensure a just and stable future. While COP21 is historic, it is at best a beginning.

We Need Laughter and Celebration in our Movement

We are quite the misanthropes when it comes to climate change. We tell ourselves that this problem is too urgent, too complex, too heavy. We tell ourselves that there is no time for celebration, no time for congratulations — we must keep moving…

Justice is what love looks like in public

Many people I talk with struggle with what brings them to the fight for equality, safety, and justice for all. This quote from Cornel West appeared on my Facebook newsfeed today, and it made me think that for many of us, we are brought to the table by an…

Highlights from Week One

COP21 is finally here! Our delegation is on the ground and working nonstop to make the Paris agreement as strong as possible. Since arriving in Paris last week, things have been a blur activity:

• From Wednesday 11/25 to Saturday 11/28, our team convened 6…

1992: A Life Under Negotiation

Today marks the third day of the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 21). Our SustainUS delegation is busy on the ground in Paris, pushing for the strongest agreement to protect the world’s most vulnerable communities and ensure the wellbeing of future…

Youth Demand A Future at COY11

When I think about the long term goal, I think about solutions. It’s not just about ending our dependence on fossil fuels in order to reach a goal of zero emissions, it’s about the just transition to 100% renewable energy. In order for this change to be equitable and just…