SHE Changes Climate’s Post

80% of people displaced by climate change are women. We must bring the voices of women leaders in all their diversity for a just and urgent climate action. Join me in a conversation with Mamta Borgoyary of SHE Changes Climate a leader and changemaker! (links in the first comment!) #women #climatechange #changemakers #leadership #gender

New report on benefits of #gender lens investing - ‘Gender #inequality, coupled with the climate crisis, is one of the greatest challenges of our time’. Read more here:

Reflecting on the International Women's Month (March), the Kenyan Dean of the African Food Fellowship, Brenda Mareri poses a challenge - How are women truly playing a transformative role in leadership in the Agricultural space beyond training and capacity building?" In this op-ed on the Nation, she shares insights on the evident gender gaps in leadership more so in the agriculture sector while highlighting initiatives such as the African Food Fellowship that focus on new kinds of food systems leadership grounded in active inclusion of women. "Promoting a diversity of roles, voices and perspectives, the Fellowship helps to deconstruct colonials norms of leadership as stereotypically male and wealthy, widening the definition of who a leader is and how they act. There isn't only one way to lead," she notes. Brenda notes that to accelerate gender equality through economic empowerment, collective action is needed to break the gendered norms that hinder progress. Have a read and let us know about notable initiatives working towards meaningful involvement of women in leadership and decision-making https://lnkd.in/duwzPMAv

On the intersection of gender and climate there are a number of intersecting issues that highlight the way in which gender roles, identities, and inequalities intersect with and impact climate change and environmental issues. At yarrow we believe that the only way to create sustainable solutions is to approach these issues in an intersectional, feminist way. One publication that has added a lot to the dicourse is the recently published framework by #unwomen that gives us a sound foundations from which to depart. #gender #climatejustuce #foodsystems

We recently concluded a global consultation on September 16th where we had the privilege of listening to and learning from women leaders from various geographies. The main focus was on promoting gender-responsive climate policies and amplifying the voices of women leaders to drive transformative change. Key areas of exploration included: 🔀 Identifying the intersectionality of gender and climate, highlighting key themes like health, agriculture, access to water and to education, human rights, climate migration and more. 🎯 Exploring platforms and opportunities to advance gender equality in climate decision-making, policies, and finance. 🫱🏻🫲🏾 Partnering with organizations to build a movement that accelerates women’s leadership in climate action. We delved into both broad approaches and the finer details of driving this change. While many powerful perspectives were shared, one key takeaway was the importance of collective action. As Inge Relph, Co-Founder of Global Choices wisely put it, “A movement with no action is just noise.” It's quite clear to us that there's still much work to be done to turn these insights into meaningful action but the wheels are in motion and we’re most grateful to all those who offered their wisdom during this consultation. #SHEChangesClimate Antoinette Vermilye (she/her) | Bianca Pitt | Mamta Borgoyary | Saskia Castelein | Monique Nanchen | Stephen Bright Sakwa | Tim Boekholt | Natalie Sifuma | Binali Suhandani | Nariman N. Muhashamy |

Empowering #Women #Entrepreneurs: Key Drivers in Climate Solutions An IFC report discusses why the participation of women entrepreneurs is crucial in driving sustainable businesses. Climate business opportunities could generate US$23 Tn in investment and create 213 million jobs by 2030. Only 11% of seed #funding in emerging markets goes to women, highlighting the gender gap in climate technology ventures. MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) represent 90% of businesses worldwide and are central to addressing climate change. The need for inclusive, gender-responsive climate action is growing, emphasizing the intersection between #gender equality and #climate change. https://ow.ly/h9qj50SH5Q7

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting all aspects of life on Earth. While it is a global issue, its impacts are not evenly distributed. One significant aspect often overlooked is the intersection of gender and climate change. Gendered climate action recognizes that men and women experience climate change differently and that addressing these differences is crucial for effective and equitable solutions. #Gender #Woman #Climate #Sustainabilty

🌍 As highlighted by our Core Partner ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, this report from IUCN (co-convener of GEDA) includes data such as: - Only 16% of ministers of environment-related ministries are women; - Advancements in women’s leadership have slowed down, and it will take 162 years to reach parity at the current rate. ↘ #GEDA #GenderEnvironmentData

📢 Join the global online consultation for the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum! The 2025 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be held on 5 February 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the theme, “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind”. The Forum will place a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will be reviewed at the 2025 high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), namely Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being); Goal 5 (Gender Equality); Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); Goal 14 (Life Below Water); and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). In accordance with resolution 75/290A, the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum will focus on exchanging new ideas, expectations and priorities for the work ahead for ECOSOC and the #HLPF on the aforementioned theme. Furthermore, the Forum will highlight and discuss forward-looking actions by governments and other stakeholders through innovative partnerships that aim to mobilize commitments and actions to advance the 2030 Agenda and address new challenges. Share your views to help shape sustainable, inclusive solutions for the #2030Agenda & #SDGs 🌍 🗓 Deadline: 1 Nov 2024

Did you know women account for nearly half of the world's smallholder farmers and produce 70% of Africa's food? To ensure that women are empowered in all of our programs, two core principles guide Nuru's gender transformative approach: women-first and inclusive decision-making & leadership. Find out more: https://loom.ly/qm-0umk