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Reparative Rebirth: African Children at the Heart of Climate Justice and Sovereignty

Millions of African children are born into overlapping crises, and true climate justice must begin with birth equity to uphold human rights, sovereignty, and reparative action.

The Case for Renaming Ourselves

We pride ourselves on wisdom, yet we destroy the world and deny the minds of nonhuman animals. Martina Moneke argues that calling ourselves Homo stultus—foolish man—might be the first step toward genuine ethical evolution.

Indigenous and Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives as the Last Line Protecting the Planet

Indigenous leaders, farmers, and environmental activists worldwide face harassment, violence, and legal threats while defending land, water, and ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections and international accountability.

Converging Crises: Capitalism, Poverty, and the Failure of Green Capitalism

By Cade Dunbar Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Cade Dunbar is an Australian writer and journalist based in Santiago, Chile and an intern at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Source: Globetrotter On Friday, 17 October 2025, the UN Development Programme released the 2025…

Greenwashing Debt in the Galápagos Islands

Ecuador’s historic debt-for-nature swap promises to bridge the international funding gap for biodiversity conservation, but island residents say it erodes sovereignty and empowers foreign interests.

How to Build a Closer Connection With the Living World Around You

Simple daily practices can help us slow down, notice, and build empathy with the more-than-human world—fostering both personal well-being and planetary care.

Green Capitalism in the Americas: False Solutions, Real Threats

In this special issue of the NACLA Report, we critically examine the rise of green capitalism in the region in the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November.

Reviving the Serengeti: How Maasai Women’s Dairy Initiatives Protect Wildlife and Communities

Facing habitat loss, climate change, and shifting livelihoods, Maasai women are leading a transformative program that links sustainable dairy farming with the preservation of the Serengeti’s iconic migrations and the resilience of local communities

 Trapped in a Tank: The Hidden Cruelty of the Tropical Fish Trade

Wilde the oscar fish spent 12 agonizing years in a tiny, toxic tank at a car dealership—a cruel fate shared by countless tropical fish sold as “decorations