Gender Inequity and Climate Change Solutions: How They're Connected
Overview
Scientists warn of dire consequences to the environment due to climate change, from devasting droughts to massive flooding—effects we’re already starting to experience globally. In this context, it may be particularly important to look at an aspect of the issue which has received less attention: the nexus of gender and climate change. Gender lens investing and other efforts to reach gender parity can be a critical lever to reducing the negative impacts of climate change.