LGBTQI Climate
Convening
Event Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, followed by a drinks reception
Location: London
GiveOut is thrilled to announce its world-first LGBTQI Climate Convening, a groundbreaking event bringing together LGBTQI activists from the Global South, researchers, and funders from the climate, environment, and human rights sectors. This convening will shed light on the critical intersection of climate change and LGBTQI rights, while fostering collaboration to drive innovative and inclusive solutions.
Why Attend?
This convening is a unique opportunity to:
- Learn about how LGBTQI communities are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.
- Connect with activists and organisations leading innovative efforts at this critical intersection.
- Collaborate on strategies to overcome funding barriers and explore practical next steps for action.
Event Highlights
- Keynote Address & Panels: Discussions on LGBTQI vulnerabilities in the climate crisis, the role of LGBTQI organisations in driving social change, and overcoming barriers to funding.
- Interactive Workshops: Work alongside funders and activists to design practical solutions for advancing collaboration.
- Networking Opportunities: Meet leading activists, researchers, and funders committed to addressing the climate crisis through an inclusive lens.
Featured Speakers
We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers, including:
- LGBTQI Activists from the Global South:
- Akudo Oguaghamba, Executive Director, Women’s Health & Equal Rights Initiative (Nigeria)
- Joleen Mataele, Executive Director, Tonga Leitis Association (Tonga)
- Lini Zurila, Advocacy Manager, ASEAN SOGIE Caucus, (Southeast Asia)
- Mariano Ruiz, President, Derechos Humanos y Diversidad (Argentina)
- Ryan Joseph Figueiredo, Executive Director, Equal Asia Foundation (Southeast Asia)
- Sunil Pant, Executive Director, Mayako Pahichan (Nepal)
- Winfred Wangari, East Africa Programme Manager, ORAM Refugee (Kenya)
- Yıldız Tar, Board Member, May 17 Association (Turkey)
- Leading Funders and Researchers:
- Kendra Edwards, Project Manager, Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, ClimateWorks
- Hex Picot, Programme Officer, Climate Change, Oak Foundation
- Kelly Widelska, Director and Co-Founder, Koppa – The LGBTI+ Economic Power Lab
- Assistant Professor Michael Mikulewicz, Department of Environmental Studies, State University of New York
- Rachael Orr, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Outreach
Full programme and more speakers to be announced.
Don’t miss this unprecedented opportunity to engage with global leaders and changemakers at the forefront of LGBTQI-inclusive climate action.
Spaces are limited, environment, climate, human rights and development funders are encouraged to submit an expression of interest if you would like to attend.