Unbelievably, the Women's Climate Congress is approaching the 5th anniversary of its formation on 20 January 2020 and I am so grateful for all the supporters, working circle members, volunteers and community collaborators who have engaged with WCC over the past 5 years.

Continuing my series of writings from across my many years working in science communication and in community groups focusing on women's leadership, peace, human rights and climate change, in this article I reprise the introduction I gave to the first AGM of the Women's Climate Congress in November 2021.

Continuing my series of articles based on my writing and speaking notes across many years of women-led (but not always women only) advocacy on peace, human rights and environmental issues with A Chorus of Women and the Women's Climate Congress, this article picks up on a theme of compassion, which has been bubbling around for me over the past few weeks.

Recently I have been sorting through files of previous talks I have given and introductions to events etc (spoiler alert - I’m starting to write a book!). I have decided to start a series of short articles/blog posts based on these writings.

I have always been in awe of both the natural world and the human psyche, pondering over how individual self-development can be used to facilitate a shift in the collective response to the climate crisis.

How could an Ecofeminist Action Model support you and your work for the thriving of all life on Earth? What could it add to the way you’re in action in the world? Could it help you find the right collaborators, stay on purpose, be more focused in your efforts?

Have you noticed that women’s voices are getting louder? Community leaders are calling for better care of the aged and vulnerable. There is a ‘great resignation’ underway as employees look for better work options. ​Very few could have missed the incredible power unleashed under the guidance of Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins and March 4 Justice rallies in recent years.

This post is a summary based on my discussion paper Independent mediation for uniting action on climate change, which was the catalyst for the formation of the Women’s Climate Congress.