Writing
Read Marcene’s latest blogs, articles and op-eds
Climate Change Is Our Greatest Challenge Yet, But Humanity Was Built to Do Hard Things
With world leaders now gathering for this year’s United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the urgency of collective action has never been greater. And it’s clear that governments can’t do it alone.
Reflections on Aspen Ideas
I had the pleasure of attending Aspen Ideas Climate in Miami, FL, and was impressed with the sense of urgency among the attendees for concrete action, which was even more notable because it was also accompanied by a strong sense of hope and empowerment.
The Green Opportunity
As Black History Month concluded, this article delved into the profound role the black community plays in addressing the climate crisis. Acknowledging the disproportionate impacts historically faced by black communities, I shined a light on the opportunity for economic empowerment emerging from a just energy transition.
Reflecting on IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA)’s latest analysis on renewables is promising, revealing a nearly 50% increase in global renewable capacity in 2023. The progress is not just in numbers, but in recognizing how far we have come in this work and continuing on in the collective effort. As we reflect, we have to acknowledge the role climate-focused NGOs are playing in driving a just energy transition for a livable climate future. From holding corporations accountable for their emissions to advocating for climate-first policy, our goal is to engage communities in understanding how renewable energy will fuel our future.
Is COP Worth It?
In this timely article written by myself, we discuss the purpose of COP and why it has become more prevalent each year.