El Niño Set to Return Within Weeks, Raising Global Climate Concerns

A warming shift in the Pacific Ocean known as El Niño could re-emerge as early as May 2026, according to climate scientists, triggering a cascade of weather disruptions across the globe. The development marks a critical moment for both vulnerable regions and global climate systems already under strain from rising temperatures. What is happening in […]

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet

Every year on April 22, the world marks Earth Day, a global moment of reflection and action for the environment. In 2026, the theme “Our Power, Our Planet” brings a renewed sense of urgency and agency, calling on people, communities, and governments to accelerate the transition to clean energy while defending the natural systems that […]

Wisdom in the Roots: How Indigenous Knowledge Is Leading Climate Adaptation

When we talk about climate adaptation, we often think of technology, big data, or government policies. What is less recognized but equally powerful is the centuries-old knowledge that Indigenous communities have used to live in balance with nature. Indigenous knowledge is one of the most effective and underutilized tools in climate adaptation. It is grounded […]

Youth on Fire: How Young Voices Are Leading the Climate Justice Revolution

For today’s generation, climate change is not a story in the future tense, it is shaping their world right now. Yet, for too long, decisions about the environment have been made without the voices of those who will inherit the consequences. Across the globe, youth-led climate movements are rewriting the rules, demanding not just action, […]

Who Gets to Tell the Climate Story? Power, Justice, and the Fight for Our Future

Climate change is not only a scientific or political issue. It is, at its core, a story problem. The way we understand climate change, who we see as responsible, and what solutions we imagine are all shaped by narratives. Climate storytelling and narrative justice sit at the intersection of communication, power, and social change. They […]

COP31: The Defining Climate Summit of a Fragmented World

As the global climate movement enters a decisive decade, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) stands as a pivotal moment in determining whether the world can move from promises to real, measurable action. Scheduled for 9–20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, COP31 will bring together world leaders, negotiators, scientists, businesses, and civil society […]

Renewable Energy and Why It Matters to Our Everyday Lives

When people hear the term renewable energy, it can sometimes sound distant or complicated. It may feel like a topic meant for scientists, policymakers, or big corporations. In reality, renewable energy is deeply connected to our daily lives. It affects how we live, how much we pay for electricity, the air we breathe, and the […]

How WeAreTELL Is Rewriting Climate Storytelling

When the climate conversation is reduced to data points and projections, human lives often disappear from view. WeAreTELL exists to correct that imbalance. At its core, WeAreTELL is transforming climate storytelling by placing people, communities, and lived experience at the center of global climate narratives. Rather than treating storytelling as a communications add-on, the organization […]

EU seals landmark pact to slash emissions 90 percent by 2040

In early December 2025, the global climate story shifted in a way that will echo far beyond the borders of Europe. One of the most influential economic blocs on the planet, the European Union, moved from long-term ambition to binding action. EU leaders reached a provisional agreement to amend the European Climate Law and lock […]

UNEA-7: Global Decisions, Local Impact for a Resilient Planet

The United Nations Environment Programme has convened UNEA-7 from 8 to 12 December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.” As the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment, with all 193 UN Member States participating, UNEA defines global priorities, sets international environmental policy, and shapes the frameworks […]

Apply for the Global Voices Program

We’re inviting creators, storytellers, journalists, filmmakers, designers, and digital voices to join a growing community using storytelling to explore climate realities and solutions across the continent.