25 September is the global day of climate action. Follow it live
The latest updates on the strikes and events being held around the world for the global day of climate action on 25 September.
Rebuilding Iraq starting from water. The story of Salman Khairalla
Salman Khairalla is an Iraqi activist who’s been fighting to protect his country’s marshes, a key water resource, since 2007.
Tree goddess Tulasi Gowda, the barefoot Indian activist protecting the forest
Tulasi Gowda is known as the goddess or encyclopaedia of the forest for her ability to extract seeds from mother trees and regenerate plant species.
Water defender Reza Sahib fights privatisation in Indonesia
Mohammed Reza Sahib, who fights for the right to water as a public good, has contributed to halting the privatisation of this resource in Indonesia.
Rajendra Singh is India’s waterman, protecting it from commodification
He’s been fighting for solutions to India’s water crisis for a long time. Environmentalist and water defender Rajendra Singh tells us his story.
Water defender Moha Tawja fights for the right to water in Morocco
Moha Tawja is an activist fighting for the right to water in Morocco. The water defender tells us about the damage caused by the mining industry.
Tulasi Gowda, the barefoot Indian activist who takes care of the forest
Tulasi Gowda, walking barefoot through the plantations, can discern the state of budding plants by just touching them lightly.
Humanity has not yet failed. Greta Thunberg is back with a podcast
Greta Thunberg asks leaders to do more for our climate in a podcast written during lockdown: the pandemic has taught us how to face a global emergency, she says.
Black Lives Matter’s Trahern Crews shines a light on Minneapolis and racism
Black Lives Matter spokesperson Trahern Crews tells us about Minneapolis, the US city that has become a symbol of racism, police brutality and inequality.
Strade Aperte, how Milan plans to reduce cars as coronavirus restrictions are eased
Milan has announced one of Europe’s most ambitious mobility schemes, known as Strade Aperte (open roads). Its goal is to reduce cars in phase 2 of the lockdown by increasing bike lanes and pedestrian areas.