One of the biggest themes of COP 24 is a commitment to Just Transition, the ideology that as we transition to clean and renewable energy, we do so in a manner that does not further disenfranchise those who are already vulnerable. Indigenous people, people of color,...
The opening plenary of COP 24 saw many important figures speak, from the President of the United Nations’ General Assembly to the President of Poland. A variety of messages in English, Polish, and Spanish were spoken to the delegates from the 193 countries who are a...
Over the years, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change led by the Conference of the Parties (COP) has had an increasing interest in bringing to the table the voices and visions of those who are the most affected by climate change. This participatory...
The Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy and its climate program, Texas Interfaith Power & Light, are among hundreds of organizations from around the world participating in the United Nations’ “Talanoa Dialogue” in preparation for...
Texas Impact’s board of directors has released our legislative agenda for 2019. Texas Impact’s 2019 Legislative Priorities and Principles The new agenda was developed in an intensive 2-day retreat, where board members met in small and large...
