WCIA are in the middle of a rebrand, and we’d love your input. Over the last few months, we’ve been working hard to make it easier for people to understand what we do and why it matters. That’s meant refining how we talk about ourselves by sharpening our messages and […]
Climate change Cymru Global news Education Environment Global Perspectives Health Human Rights International Exchange Peace Heritage Poverty and Development War and Peace Marking #FutureGens10 – a Decade of Welsh Action for Future Generations
Ten years after Wales’ Future Generations Act launched in 2015, it has increased prominence but is not yet driving the system-wide change that was intended, according to recent assessment by Audit Wales. This report is about how Welsh public bodies are thinking and acting for the long term. Specifically, it […]
Climate change Environment Global Perspectives Health Human Rights Humanitarian Immigration, Refugees and Asylum International Exchange Poverty and Development Volunteers War and Peace DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
As a member of the DEC Cymru (Disasters Emergency Committee) network in Wales, from Thursday 3rd April WCIA will be launching an urgent fundraising appeal for people in Myanmar who have been affected by the catastrophic earthquakes. Context The earthquakes were the strongest to hit the country in decades, with […]
Job Opportunity – Climate Cymru Volunteering Coordinator
Climate Cymru has secured funding to run a year-long volunteer programme in Wales called “Climate Messengers”, which will run alongside, feed into and complement Climate Cymru’s campaigns and work. We are seeking a passionate and organised Volunteer Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in kick starting […]
Climate change Global Perspectives Human Rights International Exchange Peace Heritage Poverty and Development Vacancy Volunteers War and Peace Recruiting Young Peace Ambassadors!
Deadline 23rd February 2024 Are you passionate about building a more peaceful world? Want to join a team to put into action a project idea that could make a real difference in your community? If so, the Young Peace Ambassadors (YPA) programme is for you! What is the YPA program? […]
COP28 Climate Negotiation Simulation
In the run-up to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates, over 80 students aged 16-18 from 10 schools in South Wales took part in a COP28 Climate Negotiation Simulation. Organised by the British Council in partnership with WCIA, this event took place at […]
Climate change Education Global Perspectives History Human Rights Humanitarian Immigration, Refugees and Asylum International Exchange Peace Heritage Taith Projects Volunteers War and Peace #HumanRights75: Wales marks 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) – Resources Page
On 7th December 2023, WCIA were delighted to host over 100 participants at Wales’ Temple of Peace, to mark the 75th ‘platinum anniversary’ of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – with the generous support of Welsh Government in funding the event. This feature article has been drawn together as […]
Talking sustainability at People Planet Pints
Wed 9 August 2023. WCIA staff came along to the monthly People Planet Pints event hosted at Zero Degrees in Cardiff. It’s an informal event that brings together people from a variety of sectors, from business to local government, students, consultants and everything in-between. There is no agenda, no workshops […]
Nature Positive Event at Welsh Senedd as Public Demands Urgent Action
In a powerful display of unity and determination, over 2,000 members of the public and 350 organizations joined forces at the Welsh Senedd to demand immediate action for nature. Led by a group of passionate young people, including Youth Climate Ambassadors for Wales, this event marked the culmination of months […]
Climate Cymru’s Green Tour of Wales – Great Big Green Week
During the recent Great Big Green Week, the UK’s largest celebration of the environment and nature, Climate Cymru toured Wales to showcase and celebrate the action being taken for nature and climate across communities. As part of the Great Big Green Week, Climate Cymru organized the Green Tour, a sustainable […]