Defying the rules to inspire design. Under the lens of creativity, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner swap stories with the unlikeliest of heroes in this fight to save our planet.
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Defying the rules to inspire design. Under the lens of creativity, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner swap stories with the unlikeliest of heroes in this fight to save our planet.
Climate Activism and Gender Justice: A Conversation with Ayshka Najib
Break Some Dishes
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1 month ago
Climate Activism and Gender Justice: A Conversation with Ayshka Najib
In the penultimate episode of season six, Jon and Verda have a conversation with Ayshka Najib, who shares her journey from being inspired by the Chipko movement in India to becoming a fervent champion for both climate justice and gender equality. The discussion covers the intersection of climate change and gender issues, the influence of grassroots movements, and recent advancements in global climate policies. Insights on the role of women in environmental activism, the complexities of greening the economy, and the power of individual and collective efforts in driving meaningful change all happen in this jam-packed interview.
This season of Break Some Dishes is presented by Humanscale.
References and Resources
Mineral scarcity and the green transition
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
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Just Transition – Women and Gender Constituency
Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF): Explore grant recipients, apply for funding & sign up for the newsletter
For Self Care: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
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Break Some Dishes
Defying the rules to inspire design. Under the lens of creativity, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner swap stories with the unlikeliest of heroes in this fight to save our planet.