A year has already passed since she was cowardly silenced by gunshots from people who profit from the dirty business of fossil fuels. Justice has yet to be served. Though we still grieve for our dear Ate Gloria, we remain resolved to continue the struggle with more fervor for the love of our planet, our only home.

n June 12, 350.org Japan invited world renowned spoken word poet, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, and 350.org Pacific campaigner Fenton Lutunatabua to share their experiences through storytelling in a special workshop held in Tokyo, Japan. The event sought to introduce storytelling as an effective organizing tool, ensure the voices of Pacific Islanders — living at the frontlines of climate change — are heard, and to inspire participants to step up their commitment to climate action.

Cancelling the Long An coal plant provides an opportunity for Vietnam to spur a low-carbon and more equitable form of development.

"The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement is an act that prioritizes the profits of the fossil fuel industry over the future of our planet."

Since the Paris Agreement, annual global carbon emissions have stopped growing. We need more action, not less.