Our 6-Point Action Strategy: From Vision to Reality
Imagine a vast frozen wilderness three times the size of Texas, silently regulating Earth’s temperature. This is the Central Arctic Ocean (CAO), one of our planet’s most crucial yet vulnerable ecosystems. Right now, it’s sending us an SOS. The Central Arctic Ocean (CAO) is a critical 3-million-square-kilometer ecosystem in international waters, bordered by the exclusive […]
Clean Fuels, Clear Obligations: Global Choices Makes the Case for Arctic Action at IMO
In early February 2026, Global Choices took the floor at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Plenary Hall to push for stronger protections against black carbon pollution in the Arctic. Vedika Mandapati, our Policy Analyst and Outreach Officer, spoke on a high-level panel titled “Scope of Action on Arctic ‘Polar’ Fuels,” hosted by Pacific Environment as […]
7 Inspiring Climate Wins in Early 2026
In a time of uncertainty, we must continue to be creative, and courageous, enough to imagine alternatives. One of the most powerful ways to do that? Paying attention to the communities, movements, and ecosystems that are doing just that! Here’s some good climate news to start 2026 with. 1. Europe Reaches a Clean Energy Tipping […]
Ocean Acidification Joins the Danger Zone With 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries Breached
We have received a clear signal from the ocean that the system that sustains us is under strain. The ocean’s warning signal just grew louder. According to new research led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Stockholm Resilience Centre, ocean acidification has now crossed its planetary boundary, making it the seventh […]
Arctic Angel Eesha Rangani Champions Youth Voice at UN High Seas Treaty Preparatory Commission
Arctic Angel Eesha Rangani recently attended the second Preparatory Commission (PrepCom 2) of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. The event was a key meeting held from August 18-29, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in New York, with delegates working on operationalizing the landmark High Seas Treaty. Established by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) […]
Who Is She in the Climate Movement? Honoring the Women Shaping Our Climate Future
The climate crisis is not gender-neutral. Women and children are disproportionately impacted by climate change, yet continue to be drastically underrepresented in leadership spaces where decisions about our planet’s future are made. At Global Choices, we know this needs to change. As a mostly women-led organization, we deeply value and champion feminine leadership. Through our […]
What if Whole Systems Thinking Were Required By Law?
On July 3rd, 2025, Advisory Opinion No. 32 on Human Rights and the Climate Emergency may have laid the groundwork. Last Thursday, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights released Advisory Opinion No. 32, a landmark legal interpretation on the intersection of climate and human rights, requested by Chile and Colombia in January 2023. This marks […]
Fire & Ice: Extreme Weather & Arctic Ice
Fires in L.A., snowstorms in Texas, and hurricane winds in the UK: extreme weather events are linked to interdependent global systems and a warming Arctic. The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate—nearly four times faster than the global average. This phenomenon, known as Arctic amplification, is driven by the loss of sea ice and […]
What is the AMOC and Why It Matters for the World
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is one of Earth’s most significant climate systems, often referred to as the “conveyor belt” of the ocean. This vast current circulates warm, salty water from the tropics to the North Atlantic, where it cools, sinks, and flows southward. Its role is crucial: by distributing heat and nutrients across […]
Art, Action, and Education: Leena Joshi on Climate Education
At Global Choices, we believe in amplifying the voices of those on the frontlines of climate action. This week, we’re excited to feature Leena Joshi, an inspiring young leader who has transformed her early encounters with environmental degradation into a global movement for climate education. Growing up in Delhi, Leena witnessed the harmful effects of […]