At COP26:
Frontline Communities & Workers Delegation Demanded Real Climate Solutions, ‘No Net Zero’ and an End to Fossil-Fuels
This November, It Takes Roots sent a U.S. frontline delegation of over 60 people from communities most impacted by the climate crisis to the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26), the United Nations global climate change conference. They brought the voices and leadership of frontline communities and workers to the global stage, demanded world leaders commit to real solutions that advance climate justice, environmental justice, and a Just Transition off of fossil fuels in international climate negotiations. As representatives of more than 200 organizations and affiliates in over 50 states, provinces, territories and Native lands on Turtle Island (known as North America), this delegation demanded that the U.S. immediately stop fossil-fuel expansion, declare a climate emergency, and invest in community-driven climate solutions. It rejects the framework of “Net Zero,” a loophole promoted by fossil fuel corporations that leverages carbon trading and offsetting to allow continued fossil fuel extraction, production, and combustion.
Press Releases
Frontline leaders at COP26
Norman Rogers, 2nd vice president of United Steelworkers 675
Norman Rogers, 2nd vice president of United Steelworkers 675 “The opportunity to stand with and learn from others also facing the double-edged sword of working towards a sustainable climate without…
Andrea Mercado, Florida Rising
Andrea Mercado, Co-Executive Director, Florida Rising Andrea Cristina Mercado is the daughter of South American immigrants and the South Florida mother of two has been working on race, gender and…
Ananda Lee Tan (he/him), Just Transition Alliance
Ananda Lee Tan (he/him), Strategy Advisor, Just Transition Alliance Ananda Lee Tan has been organizing grassroots movements since 1986 - building coalitions, networks and alliances for land defence,…
Sharif Zakout, Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC)
Sharif Zakout, Membership Coordinator & Organizer, Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) Sharif Zakout is a Bay Area born and raised organizer and artist. His family comes from the…
Alejandría M. Lyons, SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP)
Alejandría M. Lyons, Environmental Justice Organizer , SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP) Alejandría M. Lyons is the Environmental Justice Organizer with the SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP)…
Sheila Babauta, Micronesian Climate Change Alliance
Sheila Babauta, Micronesian Climate Change Alliance Sheila Babauta is passionate about contributing to a brighter Marianas. At the age of 29, she gained the trust and confidence of her community and…
José Bravo, Just Transition Alliance
José Bravo (he/him), Executive Director, Just Transition Alliance José Bravo is a veteran environmental justice organizer and executive director of the Just Transition Alliance, where for more than…
Shantell Bingham, Climate Justice Alliance
“Our working class communities of color are on the frontlines of the climate crises. Going to COP26 in Glasgow is about demanding our solutions be front and center of negotiations.” - Shantell…
Ozawa Bineshi Albert, Climate Justice Alliance
Ozawa Bineshi Albert - Yuchi/Annishinaabe (she/her) Co-Executive Director, Climate Justice Alliance Bineshi is one of three women of color Co-Executive Directors of the Climate Justice Alliance. She…
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World leaders met in November 2021 in Glasgow for global climate talks #COP26.
A frontline delegation from #ItTakesRoots was on the ground to fight for real #ClimateJustice solutions. 🌻
Watch the video to learn about our strategic interventions: https://vimeo.com/655429687 🎥
Addressing climate change requires ending the military industrial complex. A #JustTransition must end wars, military culture, and the violence of militarized forces and police in our communities and across the world. #COP26 #ItTakesRoots https://youtu.be/2OzuZpsJGpQ
TODAY: Join the #ItTakesRoots report-back on #COP26, to hear from leaders what the grassroots brought to COP, what it means for our communities, and next steps in the fight for climate justice.
Today, December 9, 2:30-4pm PST/5:30-7pm EST.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lf-6oqT8jGtVovdikwY8AIVUgCtSYP12e
Yesss! It was an honor sharing space with these passionate human beings doing AMAZING, COURAGEOUS WORK! Thank you for teaching me so much. I am grateful. 🙏🏽 #COP26DEBRIEF #ItTakesRoots
Thank you @IENearth @ggjalliance @CJAOurPower @ItTakesRoots @AROCBayArea @mccaguam @WorldMarchWomen @VetsAboutFace @Cali4niaKit @YuccaAction for sending us your very best organizers tonight. See the @swopista #COP26 recap live vid at: http://bit.ly/SwopLive26
Join the @swopista report-back from #COP26 now with GGJ members and leaders from @AROCBayArea @mccaguam @IENearth @VetsAboutFace @CJAOurPower. #ItTakesRoots' delegation brought the voices and demands from the frontlines of #ClimateCrisis to COP. Watch now: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=938754880365446
Listen to a #COP26 recap hosted by @swopista, with guest organizers from @ItTakesRoots. We will talk about our experience in Glasgow and discuss the work forward moving in the States as we combat false solutions. Register at: http://bit.ly/Swop26
LIVE: Watch the report back from @swopista about the #ItTakesRoots #COP26 frontline delegation: https://facebook.com/swopista/videos/938754880365446
We are live now!: https://www.facebook.com/swopista/videos/938754880365446 https://twitter.com/CJAOurPower/status/1465434312300507148
Special report-back on #COP26 from grassroots leaders happening now! Hosted by @SWOPista featuring members from the #ItTakesRoots delegation of BIPOC-led US groups on the frontlines of pollution, colonialism & #ClimateCrisis. Live-streaming now: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=938754880365446
TODAY! Report back of the ITR #COP26 delegation w/ @La_AlejandriaL of @SWOPista, Ramon of @GGJAlliance, Shantell of @CJAOurPower, Sharif of @AROCBayArea, Thomas Joseph of @IENearth, and Sheila of @MCCAGuam.
Tune in at 4:30 MST/3:30 PST/6:30EST
Register: http://bit.ly/Swop26