Published in 2018
336 pages
Natalie Isaacs is the founder and CEO of 1 Million Women, a global movement of women and girls who take practical action to fight climate change by changing the way they live.
A former cosmetics manufacturer, Natalie realised that individual action is a powerful path to solving the climate crisis. She decided to leave behind the overpackaged world of skin and beauty care to create an organisation that inspires and empowers women to act.
Under Natalie’s leadership, 1 Million Women has become one of Australia’s largest networks acting on climate change and is rapidly expanding internationally, with more than 800,000 women and counting. A sought-after presenter and The Australian Geographic society’s 2017 Conservationist of Year, Natalie delivers a simple message that resonates with women and girls of all ages, cutting through complexity with the story of her climate journey from apathy to action. She is a pioneer in the gender and climate change arena in Australia, and is recognised and supported by some of the world’s most influential women climate leaders.
What is this book about?
Part memoir, part toolkit by the inspiring founder of 1 Million Women, the global movement empowering women to take action on climate change Sydney mother of four and former cosmetics manufacturer Natalie Isaacs used to think climate change was someone else’s problem. But when she set out to reduce her power bill by 20 per cent and achieved it easily, she had an epiphany. Realising that women make most of the purchasing decisions in the home and so have genuine power to make a difference, she went on to found 1 Million Women. With members and followers now numbering more than 700,000 and counting, the community is a global movement that actively empowers women to engage with and take action on climate change by making simple changes to the ways they and their families live their lives. Every Woman’s Guide to Saving the Planet is Natalie Isaacs’ inspiring story combined with a practical tool kit for reducing your carbon footprint and mobilising your community around the biggest issue of our time – climate change. With loads of tips, tricks, easy-to-understand info graphics and an inspiring can-do message, this book is for every woman who wants to make a difference but just isn’t sure how.
