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Kumi Naidoo

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President, @fossiltreaty.bsky.social‬ | Global Ambassador - Africans Rising | Human Rights Advocate

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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Season 4 is here! 🎙️🌍 We’re back with a new season of Power, People & Planet: conversations with people challenging the status quo, imagining what is possible, and working for a more just and sustainable world.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today would have been our mom’s birthday. So many years have passed since we lost you, but we still carry you in our hearts every day. We still draw strength from your love, your wisdom, and the lessons you shared with us in the short time we had together. Gone far too young. Loved forever.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Join us online for Artivism Baraza 2026, the African Regional Convening, from 29 September–1 October. Come share, listen, learn, and build with artivists from across the continent. Registration is free. Please join us and spread the word. africavirtualconvening.vfairs.com/en/registrat...
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
To my friends across Africa who are artists, activists, storytellers and cultural creatives: I would love for you to join us. From 29 Sept–1 Oct, we gather online for Artivism Baraza 2026 to share, learn, and explore how art and culture can help us imagine and build a more just future.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I left the Bonn Summit feeling both challenged and encouraged by the conversation with Omri Boehm, Marlen Meißner and Silke Weinlich, moderated by Doris Rothauer. What stayed with me most is how we need to connect our struggles: climate justice, human rights, democracy, culture & peace.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Global Artivism Virtual Regional Convening for Europe is starting today. From 21–23 Sept, we’re creating a space for artists, organisers, and cultural practitioners to connect, learn from one another and explore how creativity can strengthen movements for change. Join us: globalartivism.org
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you’re in Berlin this Saturday, I'd love for you to join us for the closing session of the Public Vitality Camp. Art, Activism & Institutional Transformation: How to Build Alliances that Last 📍 Teufelsberg, Berlin, Germany 🗓️ Sat, 19 Sept 🕕 6-7PM CEST luma.com/5ya2icv6
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Art, Activism & Institutional Transformation · Luma
Art, Activism & Institutional Transformation: How to Build Alliances that Last Join us for the closing session of the Public Vitality Camp on…
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If you’re in Bonn this week, I’d love for you to join me at the BONN SUMMIT: European Forum on Culture and Politics, 16–18 September. On 18th September, I’ll deliver a keynote at 2:20 pm, followed by a 2:40 pm panel discussion on 
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The BONN SUMMIT brings together stakeholders from the arts, culture, academia, politics, and society to discuss the current challenges of our time and their cultural dimensions.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Please support this important gathering. Women and young people across the Caribbean are not only on the frontlines of the climate crisis, but at the forefront of building the solutions we urgently need. 17 Sept: Main Conference Livestream 19 Sept: Interactive Workshops
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Looking forward to join young leaders from around the world for the Charter for Compassion’s Global Youth Conference. Radical compassion must be more than a sentiment; it must become courageous action for justice, dignity and a liveable future for all.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Encouraging to see Kenya advancing a serious national conversation on a just, equitable and financed transition away from fossil fuels. This is the kind of dialogue needed to move from ambition to implementation.
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🇰🇪 Kenya is helping shape the global conversation on a just, financed and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What happens to democracy when we lose the spaces that allow us to imagine a different future? Culture is not separate from politics. It shapes how we understand one another, how we challenge power, and how we imagine the kind of world we want to build.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Pacific nations are once again reminding the world what real climate leadership looks like. The science is clear: exceeding 1.5°C is not an abstract threshold, but a threat to lives, cultures and entire nations. The rest of the world must act with the urgency the Pacific has long demanded.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
From Nepal to South Africa, there is no safe distance from the climate crisis. Those who have contributed least to this crisis are too often the ones paying the highest price. We must do more than mop up after disaster.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Our hearts are with the people of Nepal as they endure this devastating tragedy. Behind every life lost or still missing is a family, a community and a future changed forever. We stand in solidarity with all those grieving, searching for loved ones, and beginning the painful task of rebuilding.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Art, Activism and AI Join us as we explore how art, activism and AI can be harnessed together to shape a more humanistic future grounded in agency, creativity, flourishing and belonging.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A just transition must be fast, fair and funded. The Just Transition Forum Asia offers an important space for discussions on how we turn commitments into real action for a fossil fuel-free future. @fossiltreaty.bsky.social
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Art, Activism and AI Join us as we explore how art, activism and AI can be harnessed together to shape a more humanistic future grounded in agency, creativity, flourishing and belonging.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The conversation didn’t end in Santa Marta, Colombia at the first conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels. We now ask: what comes next? Join us for this important discussion on September 2nd.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Looking forward to the F20 Climate Solutions Forum 2026 and the important conversations on how philanthropy can help turn climate ambition into practical action. At this moment, bringing resources, movements and institutions together around real solutions is more urgent than ever. .
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Would you or anyone in your network who is based in Berlin be interested in joining a conversation on art activism and AI? At a time when technology is reshaping so much of our world, we need to ask how it serves our humanity, creativity, and struggles for justice.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Friends and colleagues, If you are able to help, please consider standing in solidarity with those affected by supporting these efforts.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
To our friends, colleagues and communities in Colombia, and to all those affected across the region, our hearts are with you following this devastating earthquake.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
This National Women’s Day, I honour the women who lead with courage, create with purpose, care for their communities, and continue to imagine a more just world. Your leadership reminds us that creativity and justice are inseparable. Happy Women's Day🩷
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Climate justice needs more than good science and good policy—it needs stories that touch hearts, spark imagination, and mobilise action. That's the power of artivism. @fossiltreaty.bsky.social 
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From now until 2030, the fight for climate progress will be won as much through narrative as through policy. That was the focus of the first public session on the UNFCCC Plan to Accelerate, which we… | Creatives for Climate
From now until 2030, the fight for climate progress will be won as much through narrative as through policy. That was the focus of the first public session on the UNFCCC Plan to Accelerate, which we hosted during London Climate Action Week. Narratives can uphold the fossil fuel industry's social licence to operate, or help dismantle it. They deepen public understanding of the climate crisis and, when rooted in local contexts and communities, build connection instead of division. They also counter misinformation, identified by the UN as one of today's most significant global risks, and create the conditions for stronger advocacy, better policy, and faster climate action. A huge thank you to Futerra Solutions Union for hosting, and to our brilliant speakers: Lucy Shea Futerra Charlotte Scaddan United Nations Shweta Narayan Global Climate and Health Alliance Jake Dubbins Conscious Advertising Network Lisa Merrick-Lawless Purpose Disruptors Kumi Naidoo Global Artivism Julian Etienne DOC SOCIETY and our very own Lucy von Sturmer and Thea de Gallier As we look ahead to COP31, we're continuing, and scaling, this work. And to our friends in Brazil: our Strategic Advisor, Maria Correa, is at São Paulo Climate Week. If you're there too, we'd love to connect. Finally, thank you to Siddiqui Media for capturing the event on film. 🙏
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Art changes hearts. Organising changes societies. Great opportunity for young people to be part of something special. 📅 Deadline : 14th August 2026 🔗 Sign Up form : lnkd.in/duASRcrB @fossiltreaty.bsky.social  
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#unmuted #shoko2026 #musicfestival #festival #trending | Munya Bloggo
We're looking for volunteers ready to build Zimbabwe's biggest celebration of urban culture from the inside out. If you've got energy, curiosity, and you're down to make memories while making history, this is your sign. Applications are now open. Join the crew | https://lnkd.in/duASRcrB #UnMuted #Shoko2026 #musicfestival #festival #trending
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
For too long, we've been mopping the floor while leaving the tap running. These new briefings explore how a Fossil Fuel Treaty can help us turn off the tap. @fossiltreaty.bsky.social 
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Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative (@fossiltreaty.bsky.social)
How could a global, equitable transition away from fossil fuels look like through a binding global Treaty? 🌎 🤔 We’ve just released a new series of briefing papers exploring the essential architecture of a potential Fossil Fuel Treaty. Read more at FossilFuelTreaty.org/optionspapers
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Looking forward to the F20 Climate Solutions Forum 2026 and the important conversations on how philanthropy can help turn climate ambition into practical action.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The climate crisis demands informed, connected and courageous young leaders ready to turn knowledge into action. If you're between 16–35, this is an opportunity worth exploring. The future is shaped by those who choose to engage.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I am pleased to share the news that my brother, Dr Kovin Naidoo, has been recognised in the newly launched book, The Unsung Heroes – Volume Four. From our humble beginnings in Chatsworth to his contribution to public health, his journey is a reminder of what commitment to service can make possible.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shanthivathie "Shanthie" Naidoo Tweedie. I had the privilege of knowing Shanthie, though not closely, and always held great respect for her courage, dignity and unwavering commitment to justice.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“Love keeps people alive.” These words from Louisa capture so deeply what the Memorial Forest means to us. For me, this is not only about remembering Riky, Anton Chaka and Frik Grobbelaar. It is about creating a living space where love, grief, healing and hope can exist together.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined the first session of Global Artivism's Reclaiming How We Measure Movement interactive workshop. Session 2 takes place later today at 5:30 PM UTC. We look forward to continuing this important conversation with you. Join us and Register tinyurl.com/442xpbk7
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I am sharing this significant step forward from the first International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta. The official Co-Hosts’ Outcome Report, by the Governments of Colombia and the Netherlands, is the multilateral document on transitioning away from fossil fuels.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
One of the greatest challenges of our time is not simply confronting the climate crisis—it is ensuring that those on the frontlines are equipped to shape the solutions.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Happy heavenly birthday, Riky Today, we honour your life, your light, and the powerful legacy you left behind. Your music, courage, generosity, and love continue to inspire so many people. We miss you deeply, but your spirit lives on through every life you touched. Forever in our hearts.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
We know what must be done. The world must move beyond fossil fuels through a transition that is fast, fair and financed.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Some of the most transformative leaders in our world do not hold high office. They are found in refugee settlements, informal communities—who have experienced unimaginable hardship yet still serve others That is why FOLONA HUB in Uganda's Nakivale Refugee Settlement matters
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Thank you to the #ShapingFuturesAcademy and its participants for joining us at the  Robert Bosch Academy.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Sharing an opportunity for organisations working to protect cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change. The Cultural Protection Fund, by the British Council is now accepting Expressions of Interest for multi-year grants of up to £500,000 .
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Cultural Protection Fund 2026
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Movements grow stronger when people have the tools to organise, advocate, and build grassroots power. Join Africans Rising and Hardi Yakubu for an online workshop on strategic advocacy and movement building. 📅 24 July 2026 ⏰ 2 PM GMT Register via the QR code or link us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Moving from ambition to execution. 🌍 During London Climate Action Week, I joined @creatives4climate.bsky.social  and Futerra House at Solutions House for the launch of the world’s first UNFCCC-backed Plan to Accelerate Solutions on narratives for climate action.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We would like to invite you to join us at Rustlers Valley Regenerative Farm and Eco-Tourism this Mandela Weekend, 18 and 19 July, for the launch of the Memorial Forest honouring Riky Rick, Anton Chaka and Frik Grobbelaar.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Culture is the beating heart of climate justice. It helps us make meaning, build courage and move from awareness to action. As we approach #COP31, culture must be placed at the centre of climate action, adaptation and justice. Read more here: www.artshub.com.au/news/opinion...
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Culture is the beating heart of climate justice
Artists are a critical part of the fight for climate justice, argues activist and founder of the global 'artivism' movement Kumi Naidoo.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
At a time when the climate emergency & failures of our global system exist, the call to democratise international relations is more urgent. Article 109 offers a pathway to renew the UN to fit the realities of this century and make it accountable to the people and planet it was created to serve.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Grateful to the Global South leaders who gathered during London Climate Action Week to reflect on the Santa Marta conference and the path forward. The call is clear: a fast, fair, and funded transition away from fossil fuels, and a @fossiltreaty.bsky.social to help protect the places we live.
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Fossil fuel dependence is not only driving climate breakdown. It is also creating a habitability crisis, threatening the places people call home, especially for island nations on the front lines of sea level rise. @fossiltreaty.bsky.social
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The UNFCC is not working as it should, and it must be reformed. In a talk with Matthew Pye, we reflected on why years of climate negotiations have failed to confront fossil fuels with the urgency required and why @fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social is essential
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In conversation with Kumi Naidoo
Kumi Naidoo is currently the president of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proli...
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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Memorial Forest honouring Frik Grobbelaar, Anton Chaka and Riky is a living space for reflection, regeneration and reconnection. Join us on Mandela Weekend, 18–19 July 2026, at Rustlers Valley Regenerative Farm and Eco-Tourism as we plant, remember, heal and build a legacy of hope together.
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