Jan Wisniewski

Ehemalige*r Mitarbeiter*in / Former team member

Articles by Jan

“We need you to act. Join us!” – Interview With Chinese Activist Howey Ou

Starting a movement to fight for action on climate change can be a struggle, and it's even harder when you live in a country where collective action is frowned upon and questioning the government is most certainly discouraged. In this interview, we talk to Howey Ou, China's first ever climate striker and a strong-willed leading voice in the country's climate movement.

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“Read, get informed and have empathy!” – Interview with Argentinian Activist Jennifer Villarroel

Land, water and air pollution, floods, deforestation and droughts. Where Jennifer Villarroel comes from in Argentina, these are all issues that she has witnessed first hand ever since she was a child. And they're a big reason why now she's calling upon the government - and the global community - to wake up and take action to protect our planet. We talk to her to find out more.

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“I believe we are strong enough to change how politics is done.” – Interview with Brazilian Activist Abel Rodrigues

Brazil, once a global leader when it came to positive action on climate change, is, under its current leadership, increasingly turning into a danger instead. The work being done by environmental defenders from Brazil is more challenging - and more necessary - than ever before. In this interview we talk to one of them, Abel Rodrigues, about his fight.

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“The climate movement isn’t about individuals, it’s about unity.” – Interview With Senegalese Activist Maureen Damen

What's it like to be a Fridays for Future activist in a country where striking for the climate isn't really "a thing"? In this interview we talk to 16-year-old climate activist Maureen Damen about her experiences as an environmental activist and diversity advocate, and the optimism she feels about people coming together to fight for a common goal.

“It’s not about fighting for our future anymore, it’s about fighting for today.” – Interview With Filipino Activist Mitzi Tan

The Philippines is one of the toughest countries to live in if you're an environmental activist. But that's not stopping the country's young people, who are demonstrating both on the streets and online and calling for immediate global action on climate change.

“Everyone is part of the problem, but they can also be part of the solution.” – Interview with Thai Activist Lynn Ocharoenchai

Climate change, power imbalances and social inequality are fundamentally connected. But that doesn't mean we can sit around and wait for the people in power to protect the planet.

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“Teaching people about climate change is the first step in fighting it.” – Interview With Pakistani Activist Iqbal Badruddin

No climate protection without climate justice! In the interview series "Voices of Climate Justice", we're investigating underreported perspectives from within the climate movement, in conversation with activists throughout the Global South.

Paris’s Public Bike Sharing Schemes: Win or Fail for the Environment?

City-bike share schemes have long been touted as an eco-friendly form of urban mobility, part of the sustainability package of any modern city. But has Paris’s adoption made it a greener city? And does bike sharing in general have genuine environmental benefits?

Getting (Globally) Accountable for E-Waste

When it comes to e-waste, the world’s got problems. But the mismanagement of electronic materials has the potential to be revolutionised with a circular approach and a global vision.