Like so many realized during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have long been systemic social equity injustices affecting communities.
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When you think of sustainable business, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Whether it be governance, equity, or waste management, countless organizations have taken the planet's call to oversee their carbon footprint more seriously.
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Sophia Kianni is an American climate activist known for her focus on advocating for the translation of climate information into a more diverse range of languages. In doing so, Sophia hopes to equalize the spread of scientific knowledge and information in communities worldwide.
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Zahra focuses her work on educating others about the importance of social justice in the environmental movement, as well as how to develop a mindset that embraces climate optimism. Whether speaking at an event, writing her next book, or overseeing her fashion brand, she is determined to overcome the climate crisis in more ways than one.
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Zahra focuses her work on educating others about the importance of social justice in the environmental movement, as well as how to develop a mindset that embraces climate optimism. Whether speaking at an event, writing her next book, or overseeing her fashion brand, she is determined to overcome the climate crisis in more ways than one.
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While we are indeed in challenging times, we can still look to the hope that resilience and cooperation can bring. UN Climate Chief, Patricia Espinosa, has said that we "not lose focus" as we aim to accelerate the benefits green solutions offer. A focus on solutions and hope is why we hosted our fifth annual EMA Impact Summit this past month.
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As sustainability grows across industries, so do the specialties and certifications.
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It can feel challenging, tedious, and draining to maintain up to date about the state of our planet, especially when most news articles are simultaneously difficult to digest and report predominantly negative news
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We live in a world driven by influence. With technology, we have the power to influence and be influenced by many others. As we see through the dominance of social media, we know the power and connection that comes with a compelling story.
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Veronica Mulenga is a climate & environmental justice activist from Zambia, where she currently serves as a chapter organizer for the Youth Climate Save movement. She is a huge nature and animal lover and is the organizer of Youth Climate Save Zambia.
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This month is all about how we come together to share solutions to Earth's pressing problems! While EMA believes every day is Earth Day, we will highlight our amazing celebrities who are driving pivotal change with their activism this month.
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Alexia cofounded Start Empowerment, a social-environmental justice education nonprofit, working with schools to implement an interactive justice-focused curriculum.
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If the Covid-19 Pandemic has taught us anything, we should not take the little things for granted. Our natural world is more than just something to admire. Studies continue to show how vital embracing our natural heritage is for our peace of mind.
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As we stand on the precipice of another war, we are faced once again with the question: Why are energy resources still the currency of violence?
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Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru is a 22-year-old environmental justice advocate motivated to uplift the voices of those most adversely impacted by climate change.
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Under the supervision of the Managing Director, Marketing & Campaigns, the Digital Content Creator Intern is responsible for developing engaging and educational vertical videos on sustainability, environmental news, environmental justice, wildlife, and more.
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The fashion industry is known for its artistry, innovation, and creativity. At the same time, however, the fashion industry is a major contributor to pollution and waste internationally. Clothing production has roughly doubled since the year 2000, yet each year up to 85% of textiles go to landfills and about 500,000 tons of microfibers are released into the ocean, according to the World Economic Forum.
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Spring is officially in season, and so is sustainability. According to IBM, 80 percent of consumers say sustainability is important to them. Across the world, even during the pandemic, people are demanding environmental change from governments and changing their personal practices to be more sustainable.
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Racial justice is environmental justice. To celebrate Black History Month in 2021, we strived to amplify the intergenerational voices of the Environmental Justice Movement. The EJ Movement gained strong momentum in the 1980s, and generations of pioneers and leaders have catalyzed the fight for justice since.
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As an organization of environmentalists, EMA supports going plant-based, and what better way to start eating plant-based than by participating in Veganuary?
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