Sustainable empowerment
Why Sustainable Empowerment Matters
The participation of peoples and nations in discussions around climate change, sustainable environment, health, and related policies is crucial for creating effective, equitable, and sustainable solutions. It ensures that policies are inclusive, just, and reflective of the diverse needs and knowledge of all communities, ultimately leading to a more resilient and healthy planet.
Our Goal
We strive to empower and ensure the active participation of all peoples and nations in the development and implementation of policies related to climate change, sustainable environments, and public health. This campaign aims to foster an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative approach to tackling global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development and health outcomes for all communities.
Objectives
We aim to increase UNPO membership representation at key environmental forums, prioritizing the participation of women and youth from marginalized communities aiming to:
- Advocate for the inclusion of nations and peoples in policy-making processes.
- Ensure that the voice of states with limited recognition, indigenous peoples, local communities, and other unrepresented groups are heard and valued.
- Counter false narratives that undermine indigenous and minority experiences.
- Support communities learn about the importance of their participation in environmental and health policy discussions.
- Highlight the intersections between climate change, sustainable environments, public health, and self-determination.
Through advocacy and media campaigns, we raise awareness of the environmental challenges faced by UNPO members, urging authorities to respect human rights and collaborate with local communities on sustainable solutions.
- Provide resources, training and support to empower communities to effectively participate in policy discussions.
- Enhance the ability of local leaders and organizations to advocate for their environmental and health rights.
- Provide a safe space for dialogue and collaboration between communities, governments, NGOs and international organizations.
- Promote the sharing of knowledge, experiences, and best practices for sustainable development and health resilience.
- Advocate for policies that reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of all communities.
- Ensure that climate change, sustainable development, and health policies are just, inclusive, and equitable.
- Assist communities in implementing sustainable practices and health policies that align with global standards.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of these policies on the ground to ensure they are effective and beneficial.
- Promote strategies that build the resilience of communities against climate impacts and health challenges.
- Encourage adaptive and innovative approaches to environmental stewardship and health promotion.
Taking Action
We organize meetings to identify members’ environmental needs and develop tailored responses to environmental issues.
We host forums, conferences, and roundtable discussions that bring together diverse stakeholders to discuss and develop inclusive environmental and health policies.
We provide online and in-person training on advocacy, leadership, and networking within the context of environmental and climate change forums.
We organize workshops and training sessions in environmental advocacy to build the capacity of community members and leaders in advocacy, policy analysis, networking and sustainable practices.
We support members in conducting research and writing policy reports to inform their about advocacy efforts.
We support communities to conduct research on the impacts of climate change and health policies on unrepresented communities and its relationship with self-determination. We publish findings to inform policy decisions.
- Promote strategies that build the resilience of communities against climate impacts and health challenges.
- Encourage adaptive and innovative approaches to environmental stewardship and health promotion.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of policies and holding policymakers accountable to the communities they serve.
Support collaborative projects that demonstrate sustainable and health-focused solutions, serving as models for policy implementation.
Establish and strengthen networks of advocates and organizations working towards inclusive climate and health policies.
