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Launched at #ClimateWeekNYC, the Women Leading On Climate network - spearheaded by women in senior positions across business, government and civil society - aims to accelerate progress on climate action globally, write María Mendiluce, CEO of We Mean Business Coalition, and Catherine McKenna, founder and CEO of Climate and Nature Solutions. Women have been a major force behind our most significant milestones in combating climate change. Leaders like Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of UNFCCC UN, Laurence Tubiana, head of the European Climate Foundation, and Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, were pivotal in securing the #ParisAgreement. In the private sector, companies with more women in leadership roles are taking stronger climate actions and showing higher transparency in emissions disclosures. With global challenges escalating, the importance of female representation cannot be understated. For more information and to join the movement, visit Women Leading On Climate (https://lnkd.in/dSKBjMRt). #ClimateAction #WomenInLeadership #Sustainability #ClimateJustice #ParisAgreement #ClimateWeekNYC #WomenEmpowerment #WomenLeadingOnClimate Terry Slavin Liam Dowd https://lnkd.in/djDN8vV6

Women unite for climate action. Women from business, politics and NGOs globally are uniting to push for climate action. #womeninbusiness #sustainability #sustainableaction #sustainablesolutions #climatechange #netzero

Here's a phrase you may not have heard: Feminine Climate Justice. So what is it? According to UN Women contributors Constanza Tabbush and Laura Turquet, it's a world where all individuals thrive on a sustainable and healthy planet, with leaders who are accountable to everyone, especially marginalized communities like women and girls. The article talks about prioritizing human rights-based approaches over market-centric solutions. Applying this mentality to climate change policies ensures that the needs and rights of all individuals, especially the most vulnerable, are protected. Market-driven strategies often emphasize economic growth, which can worsen inequalities and environmental degradation. A human rights-based approach focuses on fairness, inclusivity, and justice, ensuring that climate actions promote social equity, protect marginalized communities, and foster sustainable development for everyone. Click the link for more! #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #FeminineClimateJustice #WomensRights https://lnkd.in/eQeYwpM9"

The passionate calls to action from young climate leaders are most commonly covered by the media, let’s not overlook the older women, especially women of color, who have quietly, and often not so quietly, paved the way for meaningful solutions over decades. These women have been: 💡 Architects of green entrepreneurship, building sustainable businesses long before it was trendy. ⚖️ Champions of climate justice, fighting for equity in the face of environmental crises. 🌱 Stewards of nature, protecting ecosystems for future generations. They’ve kept the flame alive through setbacks and discrimination, balancing advocacy with raising children and grandchildren. Their wisdom, resilience, and innovative spirit remain vital in our fight for a livable planet. As we celebrate the energy of youth, let’s also honor the legacy and ongoing contributions of these trailblazers. Their insights come from years of learned experiences, their passion undiminished, and their leadership as critical as ever. https://lnkd.in/e8XrN_mt #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice #GenderEquity #ClimateLeaders

Today, on International Environment Day, my priority remains the same, women's representation on climate and environmental solutions. Women are often disproportionately affected by climate change, with unequally shared care responsibilities and more limited access to economic resources and decisions. We must act and start including women's perspectives in climate change policies for a sustainable future. #WorldEnvironmetDay #NoWomenNoPanel

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of challenges, opportunities, and progress in championing climate justice through a gendered lens. Women’s leadership has proven essential in driving bold solutions to the climate crisis, yet the fight for representation, funding, and equity continues. In 2025, #SHEChangesClimate we will work intensively to fill these gaps and amplify women’s voices, secure funding for gender-responsive climate solutions, and dismantle systemic barriers that hinder progress. The stakes are high, and the time to act is now! 🔗 Our Year-End Reflections: https://lnkd.in/dergBxVF

On this World Environment Day, we must emphasize that the climate crisis we are experiencing is also a human rights crisis, and women and girls are the most impacted, both in terms of incidence and intensity. Climate change amplifies crises around the world, ranging from economic inequality to geopolitical stalemate, all with disproportionate consequences for women and girls, notably in its intersectional dimension of ethnicity, race and social class. Indigenous, peripheric, quilombola, and black women face disproportionate impacts of climate change due to a combination of dependence on natural resources, socioeconomic vulnerability, historical discrimination, and unequal access to resources and public policies. Mitigation and adaptation strategies need to consider these inequalities and include specific approaches that empower these women and their communities. Therefore, when we talk about climate justice, we must have a clear vision that integrates all women's rights into the global fight against environmental catastrophe by increasing their participation in the development of public policies and decision-making forums such as COPs. The UN report entitled “Feminist climate justice: A model for action” brings insights that reinforce the importance of addressing the topic: exacerbated economic inequalities; gender violence in climate tragedies; worsening of existing conflicts; and the weight of the care economy, which is predominantly the responsibility of women. Given this situation, Kamila Camilo, W20 Brazil Delegate and Climate Justice Theme Leader, invites us to reflect: ”Since women and girls are the most affected by climate change but are also on the front lines of post-disaster care, how can we create climate resilience policies that incorporate this gender perspective? How can these policies guide us toward a fair and equitable energy transition?” Best practices, recommendations and commitments focusing on “Climate Justice” will be central issues at the 6th W20 Brazil National Dialogue – North Edition, on June 18, at the Research Campus of the MCT / Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi, in Belém do Pará, the city that will host COP 30 in 2025. Come interact with our delegation and partner organizations representing governments, companies, international organizations, civil society and academia. Registration is free: https://lnkd.in/gS4i7btT. Participate! #W20Brasil #DiaMundialDoMeioAmbiente #JustiçaClimática Adriana Carvalho Adriana Rodrigues Ana Fontes Camila Fernandez Achutti Kamila Camilo Janaina NL. Gama, MSc Jaqueline Saad Junia Nogueira de Sa Maria Jose Tonelli Maria Rita Spina Bueno

I stand united with women worldwide as we demand more ambitious climate action. It’s time for leaders to step up. #WomenLeadingOnClimate #COP29 Join the Women Leading on Climate and add your voice below in the run up to COP29 - https://lnkd.in/gf-4eZFy

Women Over 50 Leading the Charge on Climate Action I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power of experience. A recent Forbes article shares a story that’s close to my heart: women who, after decades of professional growth, are now using their hard-earned expertise to drive real change in the fight against climate change. What I find most striking is that while the narrative often focuses on younger leaders, these women bring something to the table that’s invaluable: wisdom. They've seen how policies play out over time, they understand the long game, and they know how to navigate the complex networks needed to push through systemic change. These aren’t just activists; they are seasoned leaders who’ve honed their skills in boardrooms, NGOs, and international forums. The likes of Christiana Figueres and Mary Robinson have proven that age is not a barrier to innovation or leadership. In fact, it’s an asset. Their vision for a sustainable future is informed by years of navigating tough challenges, and that’s precisely what we need in the fight for climate justice. If we’re truly committed to making progress, we can’t afford to ignore this group. We need to amplify their voices, tap into their wealth of knowledge, and support them as they lead us toward a better future. What do you think? https://lnkd.in/dvTaRNBE