Key Resources

1. UNFCCC COP28

Mandated Events

UNFCCC. (2023). Mandated in-session workshop by the International Labour Organization and the UNFCCC on Delivering a gender-responsive just transition for all (First Part / Second Part).

UNFCCC. (2023). Technical Dialogue: Financing for gender-responsive just transitions and climate action.

UNFCCC. (2023). High-Level Dialogue on Gender-Responsive Just Transitions and Climate Action. 

Side Events & Related Events

UNFCCC, UN Women, and the Gender and Environment Data Alliance (WEDO & IUCN). (2023). Counting on a Sustainable Future: Global Conference on Gender and Environment Data (Day 1 / Day 2)

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Documents

CARE. (2023). Road to Dubai: COP28 Position Paper. 

COP28 UAE. (2023). COP28 Gender-responsive Just Transitions and Climate Action Partnerships. 

Data2X, IISD, IUCN and WEDO. (2023). Gender Data for Climate Action: COP28 and Beyond. 

Gender Action for Peace and Security. (2023). Statement on COP28. 

UNFCCC. (2023). Information Session on gender at COP 28. English Recording | French Recording | Spanish Recording. 

Women and Gender Constituency. (2023). Feminist Demands for the Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels. 

Women and Gender Constituency. (2023). COP28 Press Release: The end of the era of fossil fuels is here, but the fight for climate justice remains. 

Women and Gender Constituency. (2023). Transforming Narratives and Driving Climate Action: MENA Women's & Girls' Demands for COP28 and Beyond | بالعربية 

Women and Gender Constituency. (2023). Women & Gender Pavilion Program. 

2. UNFCCC SB58

Mandated Events

UNFCCC. (2023). Dialogue on how the work of UN Women contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the gender action plan (GAP Activity A2).

UNFCCC. (2023).Expert meeting to share experience and support capacity-building on gender budgeting, including on the integration of gender-responsive budgeting into national budgets to advance gender-responsive climate policies, plans, strategies and action, as appropriate (GAP activity D1).

UNFCCC. (2023). Dialogue between the Chairs of Constituted Bodies on progress in integrating a gender perspective into constituted body processes (GAP activity C2).

Side Events 

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3. General 

Publications 

• WEDO. (2024). Towards gender-just Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): A screening tool and resource guide for policy-makers. 
• GIZ. (2022). Gender and Climate Change Adaptation in the NDCs. 
• IUCN. (2021). Gender and National Climate Planning: Gender Integration in the revised Nationally Determined Contributions.
• NAP Global Network. (2021). Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes.
• Women and Gender Constituency. (2021). WGC Advocacy Brief: Gender-Responsive Nationally Determined Contributions. 
• CARE. (2020). Report Card: Where is Gender Equailty in National Climate Plans (NDCs)? 
• Dazé, A., and Denkens, J. (2020). Towards Gender-Responsive NAP Processes: Progress and Recommendations for the Way Forward. 
• Granat, M. (2020). Spotlight on Gender in NDCs: An analysis of Parties’ instruments, plans and actions supporting integration of gender equality principles and practices.
• Siegele, L. (2020). Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Updated and New Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• Daze, A., and Church, C. (2019). Toolkit for a Gender-Responsive Process to Formulate and Implement National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). 
• United Nations Development Programme. (2019). Gender and NDCs: Country Progress and Key Findings.
• Women and Gender Constituency. (2019). Gender Just Climate Solutions.
• Huyer, S., Campbell, B. M., Hill, C., & Vermeulen, S. (2016). CCAFS Gender and Social Inclusion Strategy.
• WEDO and GGCA. (2016). Gender and Climate Change: A Closer Look at Existing Evidence.
• WEDO. (2016). Gender and Climate Change: A Gender Analysis of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.
• Burns, B., Schiffer, A., Wu, B. (2016). Power for the People: Delivering on the Promise of the Decentralized, Community-Controlled Renewable Energy Access.
• IUCN and GGCA. (2015). Roots for the Future: The Landscape and Way Forward on Gender and Climate Change.
• UNDP. (2015). Gender Responsive National Communications Toolkit.
• VSO. (2015). Women in Power: Beyond Access to Influence in a Post-2015 World.
• Burns, B., Lee, A. (2015). Background Paper: Gender Mainstreaming Practices in the Context of Climate Responses. 
• Jost, C. C., Ferdous, N., and Spicer, T.D. (2014). Gender and Inclusion Toolbox: Participatory Research in Climate Change and Agriculture.
• WEDO. (2014). Ensuring Women's Access and Influence on Climate Change Policy.
• WEDO, GGCA, and ENERGIA. (2013). Exposing Gender Gaps in Financing Climate Change Mitigation -- and Proposing Solutions.
• Burns, B. (2012). Women's Participation in UN Climate Negotiations, 2008-2012.
• Pearl-Martinez, R., Aguilar, L., Rogers, F., and Siles, J. (2012). The Art of Implementation: Gender Strategies Transforming National and Regional Climate Change Decision-Making.
• Gender Action, WEDO, Oxfam (2011). Governing Climate Funds: What Will Work for Women?
• Otzelberger, A. (2011). Gender-Responsive Strategies on Climate Change: Progress and Ways Forward for Donors.
• Aguilar, L. (2009). GGCA Training Manual. 
• United Nations. (1992). UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. 
• Declaration, R. (1992). Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.

Websites

• Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO): www.wedo.org
• Women and Gender Constituency (WGC): www.womengenderclimate.org
• SRHR Climate Coalition: https://srhrclimatecoalition.org
• UNFCCC, Gender and Climate Change Page: https://unfccc.int/topics/gender/gender-and-unfccc-topics
• NAP Global Network Gender Page: http://napglobalnetwork.org/themes/gender/ 
• Environment and Gender Information Platform (EGI): http://genderandenvironment.org/EGI/
• Gender Just Climate Solutions Directory: https://womengenderclimate.org/gender-just-climate-solutions-directory/ 
• Gender-Responsive Climate Change Mitigation (ADB): https://gender-climate.iges.jp/
• EmpoderaClima Glossary for Key Gender and Climate Concepts: English Glossary

4. Other Events

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