Project Dandelion, a powerful initiative founded by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, and current chair of The Elders and Connected Women Leaders, made a significant impact with the debut of its compelling new film at the “Unite for Climate Solutions: A Women-Led Summit.” This virtual rally served as a precursor to the United Nations Climate Change conference, COP28, emphasizing the urgent need for leaders to prioritize women in climate action.
The initiative puts forth a clear call to action for leaders, activists, and organizations, demanding commitment and accountability. The Unite for Climate Solutions summit included notable guests such as Pat Mitchell, Co-founder of TED Women, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Executive Director of Global Women Leaders Voices, engaging in a powerful discussion between Mary Robinson and His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change.
Project Dandelion’s mission is simple yet impactful, emphasizing two crucial steps for global citizens:
1. Unite: I am a Dandelion Share the Project Dandelion film to amplify the collective strength of voices advocating for climate action.
2. Mobilize: Take Action Utilize the unique one-click public pressure tool available at projectdandelion.com starting December 12, post COP28, to hold leaders accountable for their commitments.
Jen Willig, co-founder and CEO of WRTHY, expressed the organization’s commitment, stating, “We at WRTHY are honored to harness our creative expertise to bring Project Dandelion to the world. Women worldwide are ready to lead the global fight against climate change, addressing not only a climate and nature crisis but also a leadership crisis.”
Ronda Carnegie, Co-founder of Project Dandelion and Connected Women Leaders, highlighted the film’s significance, stating, “Project Dandelion emphasizes the pivotal role women play in tackling this crisis, emphasizing everyone’s responsibility to stand as allies in this defining moment for our planet.”
The Project Dandelion film serves as a poignant call to action, featuring a diverse group of women leaders sharing their experiences in the fight against climate injustice. Against a simple black background with animated dandelions circling each speaker, the women declare, “I am a dandelion.” They convey messages of hope, belief in solutions, and the importance of taking action to seed more “dandelions” in the global movement.
This professional campaign, aptly titled ‘We Are Dandelions,’ was unveiled in the United Kingdom in November 2023, and is a testament to the collective strength and determination of women worldwide to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change. The film is a powerful tool, inspiring unity and mobilization in the pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future for our planet.
