This new article on the ECCO website from Deepa Pullanikkatil argues that urgent coronavirus related socioeconomic responses must be aligned with climate commitments, social equality and green recovery plans.
Author: Eswatini Climate Coalition
Eswatini Climate Coalition is a grassroots organization promoting awareness, action and civic engagement around climate change in Eswatini – we aim to inform and empower all sectors of society by sharing news and information, and running projects, events, talks and workshops for the general public.
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This week we look at concurrent environmental crises – from a locust outbreak to deforestation & COVID-19. We highlight solutions – from climate activism during a pandemic to grassroots infrastructure.
Earth Day: Featuring Qibho Intalektual’s Powerful Poetry
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Eswatini’s Earth Day Voices
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Futures Consciousness “The Mission of Futurists”
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The Echo – Climate Newsletter # 2: Food Access & Equity During Lockdown
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COVID-19 & the Unsustainable “Normal”
Deepa Pullanikkatil (PhD) considers the normal we have come to take for granted and prompts us to consider a “‘new normal’ that is more sustainable, climate-proof, equitable, compassionate and humane.
