Women Eco-Activists coming to New York, Sept. 20, 2013

The International Women’s Earth and Climate Summit is scheduled for the 20th through 23rd of September in New York.

Sign up for remote, teleconference and web-based participation

The participation of women around the world – including you and your friends and colleagues – via live streaming and online interaction is key to the success of the summit.

Fostering Creative Community Activism

The organizers of the IWECI summit hope this summit launches a series of innovative projects around the globe.  As they write

“The IWECI Summit is not a one-time event but rather, we hope it will be the beginning of long-term campaigns and projects to embrace climate solutions and build resilient communities.  We plan to work in alliance with many other organizations and projects that are already underway as well as create new projects and campaigns when and where appropriate.

From promoting local and ecological food and energy models to advocating for a rights based approach to sustainability, IWECI is dedicated to a future where communities thrive and women are empowered.

In our work, we recognize common but differentiated responsibilities for solving the crisis of global climate change.  We intend to build upon models of other movements that were successful in changing the course of history. Most importantly, we need to build this movement together with you!”