Wallace Global Fund

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are a dire warning: #FossilFuels are increasing the size, number, and impact of major storms, contributing to these tragedies through #ClimateChange. WGF partners demand an end to fossil fuel subsidies. World leaders must act to end fossil fuels and implement a #JustTransition built on #GreenEnergy. ?? Follow Greenpeace for more.

On Henry A. Wallace's birthday, we reflect on his emphatic belief in the importance of a people-centered #Democracy. We are strongest when everyone has a stake—and everyone can use their voice to determine their future. Explore Wallace’s progressive vision and legacy: https://wgf.org/legacy/

?? Congratulations ?? to Tracey Davies, the Executive Director of Just Share, on being named in the Mail and Guardians annual 2024 "Power of Women" Showcase, which recognizes the professional achievements of exemplary South African women. Read more about the showcase and Tracey’s achievements: https://lnkd.in/eZc6pCCv

We pay, they pollute. Action for the #ClimateEmergency took to NYC streets demanding an end to taxes funding #BigOil. Should more than $110 Billion of U.S. taxes over the next 10 years go to the fossil fuel industry making record profits, jacking up gas prices, and wrecking our planet and health? That money can be used for a just transition and to build prosperous communities. #ClimateWeek2024 CLick here to learn more: https://acespace.org/

WGF is a proud member of the Gender Funders CoLab, which has moved $2.2 billion to global #feminist movements—providing aid to an area of work that is consistently overlooked and underfunded. Learn more about the growing #GenderJustice funding movement: https://lnkd.in/eCbGGhEv

This year’s #EGAretreat was powerful. While #ClimateWeek geared up on the East Coast, hundreds of EGA leaders from around the U.S. joined together on the West Coast to learn and develop solutions for sustaining movements affecting generational change, with care for everyone’s well-being and the planet. #ClimateJustice, intergenerational practices, demonstration and protest rights, reparations, Land Back and co-governance approaches to Tribal sovereignty were among the topics. WGF supported and moderated a panel discussion on the importance of protecting the democratic rights to free speech, peaceful protest and collective action—relating to the #SLAPP suits. Learn more about the Greenpeace/Energy Transfer lawsuit: https://lnkd.in/gi6YwW3G WGF supports all the courageous people in communities fighting daily to protect the earth and their people.

We teamed up with the The Shine Collab, Women's Environment & Development Organization, MADRE, and Ford Foundation for a deep conversation around the challenges, opportunities, and people-centered policies of a transformational #GenderJustEnergyTransition. The climate crisis, gender inequality, and lack of clean energy access intersect—so too should the funding, policies, and community-led solutions that address them. Give these orgs a follow to learn more! #ClimateWeek

This #ClimateWeek, we honor those defending our planet and advocating to shut off the flow of money to the industry polluting our planet. 10 years ago, the #DivestInvest Movement made its first announcement of $52 Billion in assets divested from #FossilFuels. Today, over 1600 investors have moved nearly $41 Trillion due to the movement’s pressure. Learn more: divestmentdatabase.org

"While legislation and programs aimed at fighting poverty remain stuck in #Congress, #libraries across the country offer a variety of services to help society’s most vulnerable," writes Institute for Policy Studies Henry Wallace Fellow Georgia Jensen. Read her powerful words in defense of libraries: https://lnkd.in/eQCwUGKv

Big Oil and other #FossilFuel companies are pouring big money into disinformation campaigns, trying to stop #ClimateAction. Don't fall for it—together, we must #EndFossilFuels. Share this far and wide: https://lnkd.in/ewYS8ykn