Afro-descendants are no longer asking for a seat at the table. We are creating our own tables – starting with advocating for an official Afro-descendants constituency within the UN climate process.

It’s the talk of the UN negotiations in Bonn these days – but what does a Just Transition actually mean – and for whom? A round-up of USCAN and JTA’s Press Conference during Week 1 of the Bonn climate talks.

From the Santa Marta conference to a new UN climate resolution, recent developments suggest that progress isn’t simply about optimism – it requires organizing, persistence, and a clear-eyed understanding of where power is moving.

Lessons from the Santa Marta TAFF Conference