| The Elders

2022

Women’s leadership is essential to addressing the climate crisis

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf reflects on the injustice of the climate crisis, the need for women's leadership and the importance of solidarity and international cooperation.

Loss and Damage financing will mean there is hope for climate justice

With a foreword by Hina Jilani, Ineza Umuhoza Grace writes about loss and damage as hope for achieving climate justice.

Elbegdorj Tsakhia

Former Prime Minister and President of Mongolia

The Elders condemn Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories

They urge all UN member states not to recognise Russian authority in these regions, and publicly support Ukraine’s right to defend its territory and sovereignty.

The Elders' calls to action at COP27

The Elders lay out their calls to action that must be delivered upon at COP27 to achieve climate justice

This will only be a truly 'African COP' if African climate crisis issues are prioritised

With a foreword by Gro Harlem Brundtland, Makoma Lekalakala from South Africa explains why leaders at COP27 must recognise and prioritise African climate concerns.

Indigenous women must be present at decision making tables

Championed by Ellen Johnson Sirlief, Jane Meriwas from Kenya writes about the need to listen to, respect and value the leadership and solutions of Indigenous people.

Beyond Declarations: Climate Action Now

Elders Statements

The Elders endorse IAEA’s call for safety and security protection zone at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Ban Ki-moon Juan Manuel Santos

The Elders remain seriously concerned about the risk of a severe nuclear accident at Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine’s and Europe’s largest nuclear power plant.

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