Gender Equality
in a Low Carbon World
in a Low Carbon World
Geographies
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Issues brief
ForestAction Nepal’s work to empower rural women entrepreneurs is captured in this video that features voices from those whose lives and livelihoods have been strengthened by the project.
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Event
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Join our GLOW webinar on 23rd October to hear how diverse actors are building capacity on gender-responsive climate action, and the opportunities for just transitions to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies in specific countries and regions.
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Research report
This report summarises learning from the GLOW programme on common challenges and promising solutions for advancing women’s empowerment in low-carbon transitions.
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Blog
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Women in Nepal can become economically empowered if their specific needs are addressed in community forest operational plans. This article outlines key recommendations for developing gender responsive plans that meet the needs of both genders.
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Blog
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At COP28 in Dubai in November-December 2023, governments will negotiate a political statement and commitment to further action on 'just transitions': how transitions to low-carbon economies can provide decent, secure employment for millions of workers. Sign this call to action for gender-just, low-carbon economies, to raise the profile of women's empowerment as a critical consideration for the climate talks and COP28 decision.
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Blog
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Rural women in Nawalparasi district of central Nepal have succeeded in producing bags, hats, and mats from Thakal, bio-cups and plates from Sal (Shorea robusta) leaves, and brooms from broom grass. They recently shared their successes and plans with government officials.
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Research report
This report for the GLOW programme reviews the evidence on women's economic empowerment in low-carbon transitions. It identifies the gaps in the evidence base; and recommends how GLOW and other research initiatives and funders may further enrich the evidence, and inform policy and practice.
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Blog
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The team at the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture describe the work they are doing to improve women's economic opportunities in the production of corn and corn products.
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Policy brief
This policy brief reviews how well women’s economic empowerment and low-carbon transitions are integrated in theory and in practice. It provides key recommendations for governments, international financial institutions and research funders.