With so much news content being published each day on gc4women.org, we have decided to start a new tradition to keep you informed and connected to the resources to improve your life and business. The following are top picks and trending topics on gc4women.org news.
Kaja Kallas, leader of the country’s Reform party, plans to govern with the planet in mind. By Leah Rodriguez Kaja Kallas became Estonia’s first woman prime minister on Jan. 26, and prioritizing climate change is one of the first issues on her agenda, according to the Guardian. Kallas, a 43-year old lawyer and leader of Estonia’s Reform party, took office after a far-right…
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. If you want to do your part in protecting our planet from pollution, climate change, and the general destructive nature of us humans, one of the first things you can do is take a honest look at your daily habits. When you sit down and really think about it, chances are you’ll realize you’re using up…
With so much news content being published each day on gc4women.org, we have decided to start a new tradition to keep you informed and connected to the resources to improve your life and business. The following are top picks and trending topics on gc4women.org news.
By Madeline Hislop At a global climate ambition summit over the weekend, women leaders from around the world made their mark, highlighting the urgency of effective climate action. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the virtual Climate Ambition Summit 2020, that other countries’ climate ambition will determine the fate of Barbados and other island nations that are vulnerable to global…
A new generation of parents are recognising the importance of getting kids interested in taking care of the planet from the get-go. The key? Making green living a way of family life. Little ones model their behaviour on what they see their parents do, so it can make a big impact if you explain the reasons why you recycle or…
By Maggie McGrath Greta Thunberg is not your typical listee on the Forbes Most Powerful Women rankings. She is not an elected official, like German chancellor Angela Merkel. She is not a CEO or founder of a company, like Susan and Anne Wojcicki (of YouTube and 23andMe, respectively). Nor is she a perennial entry on one of Forbes’ wealth lists, like Forbes 400…
It may seem like a small dorm room is not the best or easiest place to start living more sustainably, but there are many small changes you can make to increase your role in protecting the environment. Here are some ways to begin in your dorm and housing community! 1. Organize a clothing swap. Fast-fashion has a detrimental impact on the environment.…
On this day of giving thanks, the Global Connections for Women foundation (GC4W) celebrates its appreciation for a global cause that looks to address climate change and its associated economic and social challenges. Momentum for Change, a United Nations-affiliated organization, highlights the numerous grassroots initiatives called “Lighthouse Activities” that promote low-carbon solutions. Among Momentum for Change’s focus areas is “Women…
