I work at the intersection of gender and the green agenda and am looking to strengthen my knowledge and toolbox.
Here’s a snapshot of where these stories and learnings show up across our gender x green agenda continuum
If you’re involved in funding and strategy...
If you’re involved in implementation and execution...
How might we identify more partners already working at this intersection by accelerating the work they already do well?
How might we ensure that learnings from successful projects at this nexus are shared, and built upon?
How might we proactively engage with women and marginalized communities to directly inform our gender and green agenda strategies?
How might we promote local ownership and leadership in gender-responsive green agenda projects at the implementation level?
How might we storytell our own successes and challenges working at the nexus of gender and the green agenda?
How might we align language between gender, the green agenda and specific industries, so that all parties have a shared understanding?
How might we draw on international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, which recognize the interplay between gender equality and the green agenda,, highlighting the importance of addressing both issues together?
You might be: senior leadership, a program officer, part of an investment team
You might be: a gender practitioner, a green agenda practitioner, or part of technical and program staff
Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
Global Alliance for Green and Gender Alliance (GAGGA)
Global Affairs Canada
Here’s a snapshot of where these stories and learnings show up across our gender x green agenda continuum
In certain parts of northern India, deforestation and construction have had severe consequences such as landslides and flooding. This has been further exacerbated by climate change-induced extreme weather patterns, including heavy rains and increased water from melting glaciers. Local communities have relied heavily on wood for cooking, heating and construction, unwittingly contributing to local environmental problems. However, change is on the horizon.
Selling Change: Structured Response to Community Construction in Himachal Pradesh, India
In Vanuatu, a country facing significant challenges regarding gender equality and women's leadership, especially in the face of frequent disasters, harnessing the collective strength of women has become a crucial priority. ActionAid Vanuatu, in partnership with the Department of Women's Affairs, has been working on this mission since its inception in 2015.
Centering Gender for Climate Resilience in Vanuatu
Peru, with a population of 33 million, has a diverse ecological makeup, spanning a coastal belt, the Amazon rainforest, and the Andes highlands. It stands out as one of the nations most susceptible to climate change, with Cuzco, birthplace of the Inca empire, facing particular vulnerability. Sixty-eight percent of the world's tropical glaciers are found in Peru, but over half of them have disappeared over the last six decades as a result of climate change.
Women and Men Work Together to Make Rain
Here's a snapshot of where these stories and learnings show up across our gender x green agenda continuum
It is a common problem in low-income settings: parks with high levels of biodiversity are under enormous pressure for food and cultivable land from the surrounding communities. In central Mozambique, Gorongosa National Park’s commitment to community development, with a focus on empowering women, has played a vital role in its success as a conservation and social initiative.
Biodiversity, Gender Equality and Sustainability: Gorongosa Park in Mozambique
