Gender Explorer | Gender * Green Agenda

I work as a green agenda expert or practitioner, and am looking to bring more gender consciousness into my work.

1. Putting Gender in the front seat

Across India, a unique collaboration emerged as an Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) company, GreenCell Express Private Limited, sought financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Their initial goal was aimed at promoting clean and sustainable transportation, thereby reducing emissions and mitigating climate impact in India. However, ADB's commitment to gender inclusivity sparked a new perspective.

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If you’re involved in funding and strategy...

If you’re involved in implementation and execution...

How might we consider potential unintended consequences even when the larger goal may be “green”?

How might we incorporate gender-conscious practices at the grassroots level in green agenda projects, prioritizing inclusivity and addressing the specific needs of women and marginalized communities?

How might we identify and work with implementers who are closest to the impacts and solutions for the communities our initiative will reach?

How might we systematically collect and assess gender-disaggregated data to enhance the effectiveness of our gender-conscious green agenda projects?

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

Asian Development Bank

Tip Sheet #2: Preparing a Gender Action Plan

Women’s Environment & Development Organization (WEDO)

Webinar: Guide to Strengthening Gender Integration in Climate Finance Projects

World Bank

Integrating gender into environment programs in conflict and fragile settings

Gender inclusive approaches in the energy sector

Asian Development Bank

Women’s Resilience: How Laws and Policies Promote Gender Equality in Climate Change, Environment, and Disaster Risk Management in Asia and the Pacific

Asian Development Bank

Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

SURGE Knowledge Hub

Under guidance of a coalition of development institutions, Latin American and Caribbean countries came together to shift diets away from meat and towards plant-based foods. The aim was to contribute to lasting reductions in greenhouse gases, and also to foster a shared social commitment to this dietary transformation to improve public health outcomes.

Challenges in Reducing Meat Consumption in Latin America and the Caribbean

These photographs capture the breathtaking beauty and wonder of our natural world. Each image serves as a reminder of the preciousness of our planet and the urgent need to protect it for future generations. As we celebrate Earth Day 2023, let us take a moment to reflect on the power of photography to inspire action and drive positive change for our environment. May these images serve as a call to action, reminding us of our responsibility to protect the natural world that sustains us all.

The eastern side of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula juts into the Pacific Ocean west of Alaska. In this winter image, a volcanic terrain is hidden under snow-covered peaks and valley glaciers feed blue ice into coastal waters.

A once-lush expanse of wetlands in Brazil had fallen into disarray. Marshlands, brimming with untold biodiversity and resources, had dwindled over the years. A bilateral funder, in collaboration with the national government of Brazil, embarked on a mission to replant and restore these vital wetlands. Their goal was clear: to restore a piece of their heritage and ensure that the wetlands would once again provide natural resources for communities.

Wetlands Revived, Indigenous Women Further Erased: Contrasts in Restoration