| Page 7 | Gender Climate Tracker

Women's education NGO awarded UN Global Climate Action Award.

Philippines

305 News

Sep 28 2019

How a Rural Women's Network in Sub-Saharan Africa Became a Model for Fighting the Climate Crisis

Tanzania

306 News

Mar 25 2019

Women Lead the Charge on Local Climate Effects

"We Amplified Our Voices".

Kenya

307 News

Aug 9 2019

Meet 3 Indigenous Women Fighting to Save the Planet

"Countries must recognize the outsize role indigenous peoples — particularly women — play in conservation."

308 News

Oct 15 2019

Rural Women and Girls are Key in Building Climate Resilience

Rural women and girls are a powerful force in climate resilience.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mozambique

309 News

Oct 8 2019

Women Have Always Been At the Forefront of Climate Justice

Climate justice was always led by women.

310 News

Sep 25 2019

A Woman-Focused Climate Agenda

Addressing climate change effectively will be impossible without progress on gender equality.

311 News

Oct 15 2019

How These Women Scientists Will Help Africa Adapt to Changing Climate

A group of women scientists are working with smallholder farmers to battle climate change in Africa's agriculture sector.

312 News

Mar 14 2019

Fearless Women Will Lead on Climate Action

Christiana Figueres on her hopes for the future With activism among young women from diverse backgrounds.

313 News

Sep 10 2019

How Gender Inclusiveness Will Change China's Renewable Energy Future

"What's the Key Driver of the Renewable Energy Sector? Innovation. Innovation Requires Diversity".

China

314 News

Aug 26 2019

From Rajasthan to Mexico: Why Gender Matters at the Heart of Energy Transition

"Engaging women to deliver energy at the community level can help raise awareness of the advantages of renewable energy."

"Climate experts are increasingly looking at...how they can empower women to lead the way toward resilience."

Mexico

315 News

Feb 7 2019

Women Are Essential to Climate Resilience in the Caribbean

316 News

Sep 18 2019

Bioenergy in West Africa: Impacts on Women and Forests

Uncovering the impacts of bioenergy on women and forests in West Africa.

317 News

Sep 17 2019

How Feminist Research Will Help Solve the Climate Crisis

Women's situated knowledge is integral in solving the climate crisis.

318 News

Aug 22 2018

Women of Color Lead and Engage More Than 250 Activists in Defense of the Arctic

A resistance movement has emerged to push back against dangerous policies that threaten the climate.

319 News

May 13 2019

An Anti-Imperialist Feminist Appeal for Climate Justice from a Filipina-German Activist

Indigenous Filipinas found themselves placed on national terrorist lists: as enemies of the state for protecting their land

Philippines

320 News

Oct 16 2019

Feminists for a Green New Deal

Women's Rights and Climate Justice Activists are Coming Together with the Feminist Agenda for a Green New Deal.

United States

321 News

Mar 15 2019

Women Take the Lead Tackling Climate Change in Bangladesh

Women are the innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers when it comes to tackling climate change.

Among Members of the Board is a Gender and Climate Finance Regional Specialist.

322 News

Oct 26 2019

The African Development Bank Sets Up Climate Change Initiative With Rwandan Appointed on Board

Rwanda

323 News

May 14 2019

Gender and Climate (In)Security in the Pacific

"All of climate change’s effects threaten the livelihoods of Pacific island populations."

324 News

Mar 8 2019

Women Leading Climate Change Action

Women Are at the Forefront of Climate Action in Samoa

Samoa

325 News

Sep 17 2018

Integrating Gender in the Mitigation of Climate Change

"We must ensure that climate change adaptation planning in Liberia addresses the gender imbalance between men and women".

Liberia

326 News

Apr 10 2019

Ensuring Women’s Land Rights in Nigeria Can Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Women are responsible for 70 to 80% of all agricultural labor in Nigeria, yet, only 10% of land owners in Nigeria are women.

Nigeria

327 News

Oct 30 2016

Women and Climate Change in Solomon Islands

Women are caught between their traditional social responsibilities and the increasing impact of climate change.

Solomon Islands

328 News

May 3 2019

Women as Agents of Change in Bangladesh

"CARE raises awareness of gender equality among women and men to foster change, and it’s working!"

Sierra examines gender equity and the ecological crisis.

329 News

Oct 29 2019

Time to Fix the Population Fixation

330 News

Feb 28 2018

Bangladesh to Empower Women and Girls in the Face of Increasing Climate Impacts

The Green Climate Fund has approved almost US$25 million in grant funding in support of Bangladesh’s efforts.

"We don't need to 'fix' women - We need to build systems that work for them.

331 News

Feb 22 2019

Limiting the Impact of Climate Change is Only Possible if There is Gender Equality in Agricultural Sector

332 News

Aug 27 2018

These 8 Women in Cyprus are Standing up For Environmental Justice

They are challenging mining projects, the privatisation of coastlines and protected areas, fighting international trade deals...

Cyprus

333 News

Jul 31 2019

Through a Gender Lens: Climate Change

Addressing the unequal distribution of resources is crucial to achieving comprehensive climate action and policies.

Jamaica

334 News

Apr 10 2017

Women Connecting Across Environmental Frontlines

The Women Behind El Salvador's Historic Environmental Victory.

El Salvador

335 News

Jun 7 2019

Tackling Inequality at its Roots

Women as climate action ambassadors in coastal districts of India's Odisha state

"They know the community, they know who needs what".

336 News

Apr 10 2018

Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction: Women and Climate Change Adaptation

337 News

Sep 29 2017

To Fight Climate Change, Educate and Empower Girls

New Report, "Three platforms for girls’ education in climate strategies", argues for investing in education for girls.

338 News

Sep 5 2018

Gender Equality, Climate Change and the Myth of Participation: The Case of the Maldives

The Maldives also has its hurdles to overcome when incorporating gender into climate change adaptation.

Maldives

339 News

Nov 9 2017

Women in Rural Morocco are Playing a Key Role in Climate Action

“Women generally are often most connected to their communities and family, which gives them a unique potential to contribute"

Morocco

340 News

Jul 13 2019

This Farm in Rwanda Teaches Women Farmers How to Mitigate Climate Change

A five-acre farm nestled in the rolling hills just outside Kigali has become a local hub for agricultural innovation.

Rwanda

341 News

Mar 29 2017

Climate Change: A Feminist Issue

In Tuvalu, climate change is a feminist issue.

Tuvalu

342 News

Oct 20 2017

Real-Time Weather Forecasts are Helping Zambian Women Farmers in the Battle Against Climate Change

Women farmers are leading the way and are finding potential ways to fight climate change.

Zambia

343 News

Nov 4 2019

Loosening of Gender Roles in Kenya is Helping to Fight Climate Change

Men and women in Kenya share work equally in an effort to improve resistance to climate change threats.

Kenya

344 News

Dec 13 2017

Afghanistan Launches Initiative to Prepare Rural Communities for Climate Change

The new initiative focuses particularly on women and marginalized groups.

Afghanistan

345 News

Jun 3 2019

Australia Still Has Work to Do on Gender Equality

Australia is performing poorly on gender equality issues related to climate action.

Australia

346 Resource

brazil_gender_review_nap_documents.pdf

Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Brazil

Type

Policy Brief

Author

NAP Global Network

Year of Publication

2022

Citation

NAP Global Network. (2022). Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Documents: Brazil.

Country

Brazil

Topic

burkinafaso_gender_review_nap_documents.pdf

347 Resource

Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Burkina Faso

Type

Policy Brief

Author

NAP Global Network

Year of Publication

2022

Citation

NAP Global Network. (2022). Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Documents: Burkina Faso.

Country

Burkina Faso

Topic

cameroon_gender_review_nap_documents.pdf

348 Resource

Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Cameroon

Type

Policy Brief

Author

NAP Global Network

Year of Publication

2022

Citation

NAP Global Network. (2022). Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Documents: Cameroon.

Country

Cameroon

Topic

chile_gender_review_nap_documents.pdf

349 Resource

Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Chile

Type

Policy Brief

Author

NAP Global Network

Year of Publication

2022

Citation

NAP Global Network. (2022). Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Documents: Chile.

Country

Chile

Topic

colombia_gender_review_nap_documents.pdf

350 Resource

Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Colombia

Type

Policy Brief

Author

NAP Global Network

Year of Publication

2022

Citation

NAP Global Network. (2022). Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Documents: Colombia.

Country

Colombia

Topic