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As we know, climate change doesn't affect everyone equally. Women, particularly those in marginalized communities, are disproportionately impacted. But they're not just victims; they're powerful agents of change. Why Women Matter in #ClimateAction: ✔️ Unique Perspectives: Women often have intimate knowledge of local ecosystems and community needs. ✔️ Resilience Builders: They play crucial roles in food security, water management, and disaster response. ✔️ Economic Drivers: Empowering women economically can accelerate sustainable development. ✔️ Policy Influencers: Their participation in decision-making processes leads to more equitable and effective climate policies. To truly address climate change, we must: ✔️ Prioritise Gender Equality: Break down systemic barriers and empower women. ✔️ Invest in Women-Led Initiatives: Support projects that centre women's voices and solutions. ✔️ Collect Gender-Disaggregated Data: Inform policies and allocate resources effectively. ✔️ Promote Women's Leadership: Create opportunities for women to lead climate action at all levels. As progress is sought at #COP29 and beyond, policies and strategies for climate and sustainable development need not amplify existing inequalities by looking at gender and climate justice through narrow frames. It is becoming increasingly important to recognise and support women's vital role in building a sustainable future for us all. https://lnkd.in/dZwHTyzX #ClimateJustice #Women 

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲🌍 Our latest infographic highlights how 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, emphasising the gender-specific challenges in 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Women, often at the forefront of 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, face disproportionate risks due to 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 🔍 Curious to learn more about why women are more impacted by climate change? Check out our infographic on the gendered impact of climate change and share your insights!🌱💧 #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #EnvironmentalJustice #Inclusion #Sustainability #Includovate #DEI

Economic empowerment of women is crucial in the fight against climate change. Women entrepreneurs drive sustainable innovations that contribute to economic growth and domestic security. #WomenInBusiness #Sustainability #ClimateChange

🌍🚺 Women & #ClimateChange: The Urgent Need for #Inclusive Policies 🌱 Did you know that #women make up 80% of those displaced by climate-related disasters? 🌪️ This alarming statistic from The World Bank highlights the crucial intersection between gender and climate change. Women also represent the majority of the world’s 1.3 billion poor people affected by environmental degradation. 📉 Studies show that involving women in decision-making processes leads to more effective and sustainable environmental policies. 🌿 This is why having women at the table is not just beneficial but essential. 🗣️ We need to amplify the voices of women in #climateAction. Listen to Sabrina Salama, Head of MENA Partnerships at Seedstars, in a panel that aimed to understand why gender-inclusive policies are key to combating climate change effectively. 🌏👩⚖️ 🔗 Watch the entire panel here: https://seedsta.rs/4by2gXO Alisée de Tonnac Harry K. Federspiel Maria Camila Albornoz Goyeneche Daniela Moreno V Romi Navarrete Lamia Hafiz Rolake Rosiji Tom Sebastian Hafez Nino Maelis Carraro Shalini Bharat Carey Bohjanen

Climate change affects us all, but women face disproportionately higher impacts 🌏   Women disproportionately face the consequences of climate change, from higher disaster-related fatality rates to increased unpaid care work.  Research shows that women’s limited access to assets, financial services, and decision-making platforms hampers their ability to recover compared to men. Intergovernmental processes, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Conference of the Parties (COPs), and the Lima Work Program on Gender (LWPG, 2014) emphasise the importance of integrating gender perspectives into policies that look to address the detrimental effects of climate change. 💡 Empowering women is therefore a climate solution. By investing in: ✅ Skills to adapt to changing livelihood demands, ✅ Financial resources to enhance economic resilience through adaptation, and ✅ Leadership opportunities to shape climate policies, We can build stronger, more resilient and equitable communities capable of weathering climate challenges. 📔 Explore our latest policy brief, Climate Change and the Future of Women’s Work, to delve deeper into the gendered impacts of climate change and actionable strategies to address them. 👉 Read here:  https://lnkd.in/gCnf9-b2 #IWWAGE #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #WomenAndClimateChange #SustainableDevelopment LEAD at Krea University | The Quantum Hub | Radha Chellappa | Sona Mitra | Sharon Buteau | Preethi Rao | Aparajita Bharti | Sonakshi Chaudhry | Sayak Sinha | Divya Singh Kohli | Pallavi Duggal | Karunakar Rao

Lately, I've been diving deeper into the relationship between economic vulnerability, gender, and climate change. I decided to share the literature I've been reading and explain why I find it interesting. Yesterday's paper was Bryan, E., Alvi, M., Huyer, S., & Ringler, C. (2024). Addressing gender inequalities and strengthening women's agency to create more climate-resilient and sustainable food systems. Global Food Security, 40, 100731. https://lnkd.in/eWt7hd6W I find this one interesting because the authors argue that while women are often disproportionately vulnerable to climate shocks, focusing solely on their vulnerability ignores their agency and capabilities as crucial actors in climate change adaptation and mitigation: "When gender is mentioned in policy, women tend to be framed as victims of climate change rather than as agents of change." (Bryan et al., 2024, p.5) As we discussed in my previous post, women face unique challenges due to unequal access to resources, services, and decision-making power, making them more vulnerable to climate shocks. However, this paper emphasizes that we also possess unique knowledge and skills crucial for climate resilience: "Evidence shows that women can leverage their social networks for greater climate resilience (Tadesse et al., 2017; Violon et al. 2016), to share and access information, such as on seed varieties (Otieno et al. 2018, 2021; Ravera et al., 2019; Marimo et al., 2021), and negotiate for access to resources and formal institutions (Smucker and Wangui 2016)... Case studies show that when women are empowered to make decisions, they often show greater adoption of climate-resilient strategies leading to welfare improvements, such as drought-preparedness measures (Grillos 2018) and crop and livelihood diversification strategies leading to better household diets" (Bryan et al., 2024, p. 2) I hope this leads you to reflect on your own narrative of gender and climate. In that narrative, are women only victims? or key assets in transitioning to a livable planet, precisely because of the knowledge their gendered lived experience has given them? #gender #climate #policy #inequality

🌍 The Countdown to 2030: Accelerating Action on the Sustainable Development Goals 🌍 The latest Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024 presents a stark reality: only 17% of SDG targets are on track, while over a third have regressed. The impact of global challenges like COVID-19, conflicts, and climate crises has significantly set back progress. Yet, amidst these challenges, there are glimmers of hope, such as reductions in child mortality and improved access to clean water and energy. As we stand at the crossroads of global action, I am reminded of the incredible resilience humanity has shown in the past. The message is clear: bold action and collaboration are the need of the hour. 🔑 Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Peace is non-negotiable – We must prioritize conflict resolution to create stable environments for growth. 2️⃣ Solidarity matters – Financial systems need urgent reform to support developing nations. 3️⃣ Implementation at scale – Transformative investments across energy, food, and digital sectors are critical. 4️⃣ Gender equality remains central – Empowering women and girls is fundamental to achieving all goals. Let’s spark conversations and drive tangible actions. How can we, as individuals and organizations, step up? Whether it’s through data-driven decision-making, fostering sustainable partnerships, or amplifying grassroots voices, every step counts toward a better future. 📢 I invite you to share your thoughts and efforts toward achieving the #SDGs. Together, let’s accelerate change and keep the promise of leaving no one behind. 💚✨ #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #2030Agenda #ClimateAction #PartnershipsForTheGoals #TaylorsUniversity

Empowering Women in the Face of Dual Challenges! 🩷 Looking back on International Women's Day, I shared my insights on the impact of the climate crisis on women and their potential leadership in future climate policies via duurzamestudent.nl 🌍 In my article, I take an in-depth look at this issue and explore how women not only bear the burden of the climate crisis, but also find empowerment to act as leaders 💪🏼 Read my full article here: https://lnkd.in/dHtuqJuN

Fueling Sustainable Change for Women 🌍💪 Let's harness the power of emotional empowerment to drive sustainability forward. From climate action to social justice, women play a vital role in creating a more sustainable future. Join the conversation on how cultivating emotional resilience can fuel lasting change! #WomenEmpowerment #EmotionalResilience" #MaintainMomentum #WeatheringWednesdays

𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙡 2: 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 & 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 During the 2024 GCIC Global Climate Innovation Summit, Panel 2 focused on the pivotal role of women and children in driving global progress, particularly in the context of sustainable development and climate action. Iris Song, Executive President of the Global Climate Innovation Coalition (GCIC), emphasized in her remarks that empowering women and children is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity for long-term growth. “The voices of women and children are crucial in the fight against climate change and achieving sustainable development goals,” Iris stated. The panel, featuring various experts, highlighted real-world examples where women have led renewable energy projects, improving community resilience and reducing carbon emissions. Speakers, including senior officials from the United Nations and Civil Courts, pointed out that in regions most vulnerable to climate change, women often manage critical resources, making participation essential for driving innovation and ensuring equitable access to climate solutions. By investing in education and economic empowerment for both women and children, especially young girls, we cultivate the next generation of leaders capable of tackling global challenges. The panel also addressed systemic barriers that hinder women's involvement in decision-making, calling for policy reforms and international cooperation to advance gender equality. By empowering women and children, they can transition from being the most vulnerable to becoming key leaders in climate and economic innovation. #WomenInLeadership #EmpoweringFutureGenerations #SustainableProgress