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Transition Earth @TransitionEarth

Working for a healthy, resilient world grounded in holistic, rights-based approaches to global issues such as population growth & unsustainable resource use.

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The Connection Between Endangered Species and Family Planning bit.ly/2qTLDDI #WorldEnvironmentDay2017
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The Price Of Justice : Why Ugandan Women Can’t Afford Their Rights. The latest artocle by Martha, our youth blogger. transition-earth.org/post/th…

The Price Of Justice : Why Ugandan Women Can’t Afford Their Rights

When legal fees cost more than justice itself, equality becomes a luxury Uganda's women cannot afford. In courtrooms across Uganda, empty chairs tell a story of justice denied. While the law promises...

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"Water is our most precious resource. Every ecosystem and every civilization depends on it in ways that nothing else can substitute. Unlike oil, coal, or even clean air, there is no alternative to water; when it runs out, everything stops." transition-earth.org/post/na…

Navigating a Water-stressed World

It’s almost officially summer in North America, though many places have already been experiencing summer-like temps much of the year.So much so, that today more than 60% of the continental United...

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Earth Days are Becoming Longer. Why? Here is our latest article from Martha Nimusiima. transition-earth.org/post/ea…

Earth Days are Becoming Longer. Why?

For billions of years, the Moon has been Earth's timekeeper, its slow gravitational tug gently adding fractions of a second to every passing day. But in March 2026, scientists published findings that...

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"This Women’s Day, the ask is not symbolic; it is structural, it is funding. It is seats at tables where climate policy, ceasefire agreements, and disaster response plans are written." - Martha Nimusiima transition-earth.org/post/th…

The Price of Neglect: Demanding Reproductive Healthcare for Every Woman during a Global Crisis

Somewhere in the world right now, a woman is in labour in a tent. There is no midwife. There are no gloves, no oxytocin, no clean water. Outside, the sound of artillery. This is not a scene from a...

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This Women’s Day, the ask is not symbolic, it is structural, it is funding. It is seats at tables where climate policy, ceasefire agreements and disaster response plans are written - Martha Nimusiima transition-earth.org/post/wo…

Women Are Leading the Climate-Peace Agenda

As the world celebrates International Women's Day, it is without doubt that the contributions of women in promoting climate action, peace and security deserves global recognition. Across continents,...

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As we conclude the first month of the year, here is our latest newsletter. mailchi.mp/838e5b5964ff/the-…
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May this season remind us of the beauty of our planet and of the responsibility we share in protecting it. Wishing peace, joy, and a sustainable future for all.
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🌍 New Newsletter Alert! Wondering what’s happening on the road to COP30 and how global climate decisions connect to what’s unfolding here in Kampala? Check out our latest newsletter for insights, analysis, and updates ➡️ mailchi.mp/097feae7e05e/cop3…
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Check out our latest newsletter on the climate consequences of e-waste a growing threat to people and the planet. mailchi.mp/b2914967e8bb/a-bi…
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According to the @UNFPA, nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide are unintended. Making it around 121 million each year.61% end in abortion, resulting in 73 million abortions annually. Let's work together to create a world where every pregnancy is wanted. #WorldContraceptionDay
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Millions of women & couples worldwide are losing access to modern contraception due to funding freezes, leading to unintended pregnancies & pregnancy related deaths. Let's raise our voices and demand action. #WorldContraceptionDay 📸:populationmatters.org
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“Extreme heat is breaking records around the world, with wildfires and poor air quality compounding the crisis.” - check our latest article by @SuzanneYork transition-earth.org/post/th…

The Climate is Heating Up, and So Are Our Bodies

Summer is nearing an end in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s been one of record heat in many places. We should now be long past 'just' being warned of the impending impacts of climate change –...

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Today is Earth Overshoot Day! Our director @SuzanneYork shares her thoughts on living sustainably & reducing our ecological footprint. Check it out via the link below #EarthOvershootDay transition-earth.org/post/th…

The Earth Is In Overshoot – Is Anyone Listening?

It should come as little surprise to hear that the the planet is in overshoot, with humanity’s insatiable appetite for natural resources only going in one direction - up. We face a number of planet...

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On today’s #WorldPopulationDay2025, we are reminded that people don’t just fill land, they shape futures. Here is a quote from @josh_mirondo, our Project Associate based in Uganda.
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As we commemorate the #WorldPopulationDay2025, take a look at our latest article from our director, @SuzanneYork. transition-earth.org/post/cr…

Crossing Critical Planetary Thresholds

This World Population Day is perhaps the most critical one since it was first observed on 11 July 1990, back when global population was ‘only’ some 5 billion people. Whether you think that today’s...

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The most recent statistics, from January 2023, show that nearly 16.4 million people in Uganda (out of a total population of over 50 million) did not have enough food to feed themselves. transition-earth.org/post/un…

Understanding Food Insecurity in Uganda and Its Impact on Communities

A large number of people in Uganda struggle to get enough food, despite the country having good land for farming. Problems like poverty, bad weather, land degradation and fighting make it hard for...

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Effects of the USAID Funding Freeze on Ugandan Girls' Menstrual Health #MeantrualHealthMatters transition-earth.org/post/ef…

Effects of the USAID Funding Freeze on Ugandan Girls' Menstrual Health

By Joshua Mirondo.Many girls and women in Uganda, especially in rural areas, face big problems with their periods. They often feel ashamed, can't afford sanitary pads, and don't have clean toilets to...

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Our June newsletter is out, check it out via the link below. Do not forget to subscribe. mailchi.mp/26c85b033838/reme…
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“One huge warning that is flying under the radar is the decline in insects.  While bugs may not be one of our favorite species on Earth, they are critical.” - @SuzanneYork check out our latest article via the link below transition-earth.org/post/no…

No Bug Spray Needed – The Global Decline of Insects

By Suzanne York.Humans have an undeniable impact on the world. For the most part, much of our global footprint isn’t having a positive effect and is actually shifting planetary boundaries.This World...

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