Caribbean Climate Justice

Changing weather patterns and rising sea levels caused by the climate crisis are threatening the very existence of islands across the globe. These impacts are also felt on the Caribbean islands. Earlier this year, judges in The Hague sided with the residents of Bonaire and Greenpeace in a landmark case against the Dutch government, which argued for the fair protection of the islanders against the impacts of the climate crisis. Still, little attention is being paid to the differences among the island communities. Women worldwide are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. Yet, the voices of these women, also in the Caribbean, are rarely considered when it comes to decision-making processes around climate action. It’s time for change! As a part of the Feminist Climate Academy, we will discuss critical feminist perspectives on the climate crisis in the lead up to the annual UN climate summit, specifically in relation to the Caribbean islands. What does a feminist perspective on climate justice on the islands look like? Why is it important to use a gendered lens when talking about climate justice? What can we learn from the youth that is mobilising and advocating for...