I have always been in awe of both the natural world and the human psyche, pondering over how individual self-development can be used to facilitate a shift in the collective response to the climate...
Women call out military emissions reporting
A recent online conversation hosted by the Women's Climate Congress (WCC) and attended by more than 100 women from many different countries revealed one of the most disturbing issues we face in the...
We need women’s leadership based on power, love
As a kid I was fortunate to travel widely, and I saw the devastation of the natural beauty of the world across many countries. Now, a little older, I am a student in environmental management, and I...
Why gender matters when it comes to climate interventions
Governance, as a concept, has a branding issue – perhaps a bit boring? A little like that person you avoid at party, preferring instead to hang out with the cool kids – Environmental and Social. If...
Just imagine: What would a feminist city look like?
Who designs cities? And who are they made for? In her book, 'Trophy Cities:'A feminist perspective on new capitals,' Associate Professor Dorina Pojani from the University of Queensland offers a...
Torres Strait Islander women, turtle hunting and spirituality
This is an edited extract from Masked Histories, Turtle Shell Masks and Torres Strait Islander People by Leah Lui-Chivizhe. It's published here with full permission. The first turtle to be caught...
Celebrating female ancestry and wisdom
'Do you want to meet your Grandma?' is a humorous and insightful book for young children about our shared universal ancestors. It celebrates female wisdom and ancestry. Illustrator Auntie Fonu...
Natural disasters negatively impact babies’ birth weights
Research from the Australian National University shows natural disasters - specifically recent cyclones in Queensland - increase the rates of premature and low birthweight births. BroadAgenda editor...
Intersectionality in research and why it matters
A few weeks ago I was reminded of the importance of evidence, narratives and the power held by those writing it at a workshop on Gender & Cultural Diversity in Politics: Australia, Asia &...