Author: Amazons Project

In January, our Dutch partner, NP2E (A New Path to Equality) hosted two important dissemination activities that advanced the conversation around climate adaptation and inclusive leadership, bringing together national-level decision makers and the next generation of young women leaders. National Work Conference on Climate Adaptation and Nature On 27 January, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries,…

Following the insightful discussions at the HELIOS event in Kraków, the Amazons project dissemination activities journeyed to Spain, where our partner organization Iroko DSF hosted a series of dissemination events designed to bring the project’s findings directly to the people. From the coast of Andalusia to Madrid, Iroko organized three distinct gatherings throughout December. The…

A major new global study, Women in Conservation Leadership: A Global Landscape Study, was released in October 2025 by Re:wild in partnership with the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, offering a first-of-its-kind look at the realities facing women in conservation leadership worldwide. Drawing on survey responses from over 800 women, a review of 95 leadership initiatives,…

In early December, HELIOS organised a dissemination and networking event in Kraków, bringing together a diverse audience of youth workers, Erasmus+ students, academic staff from the Jagiellonian University, ongoing mobilities’ participants, and representatives of partner NGOs. The event marked an important milestone for the Amazons project, as it presented both the outcomes of the Amazons…

In a time of escalating environmental challenges, the Eco Inspiration Award, created in 2024, honors women whose dedication to nature is both transformative and deeply inspiring. Presented each November, the award celebrates women who protect biodiversity, defend ecological knowledge, and stand at the front lines of environmental justice—often without formal recognition. A Seed Born from…

The Amazons Project presents: Echoes of the Amazon. This is the documentary we all have been waiting for. The documentary especially directed at everyone out there who still doubts women’s potential to lead the positive change for the environment, including women and girls who doubt their own selves. It speaks loud and clear: Dare to…

Amazons project calls on public bodies to value and promote climate women leaders by embedding gender-responsive approaches across environmental programs and decision-making processes. The Amazons Policy Brief is directed to Educational Leaders, Community Builders, Non-Governmental Organizations, and other key stakeholders across Youth, VET, and Higher Education sectors, as well as decision-makers in institutions, companies, and…

Exciting news — the Amazons Research Report has just been released! The publication, “Analysis of Systemic Barriers Preventing Women from Becoming Environmental Leaders,” is a desk-based study exploring the systemic obstacles faced by girls and young women who aspire to lead in the environmental field. These barriers fall into four main categories: structural, institutional, socio-cultural,…

The turn of October and November is a time when many cultures celebrate those who have passed away. This time is particularly reflective and nostalgic, but it also brings back inspirational stories of role models from both the recent and distant past. Many wonderful minds passed away in 2025, including some of the most prominent…