Can Gender Equality Help Solve Climate Change

Apr 3, 2020 | Gresham College, Museum of London
London, UK
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Is gender equality a key factor in tackling climate change? Many think so, and in this lecture Environment Professor Jacqueline McGlade will explain why in relation to UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 is to 'achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls'. 

When women are empowered and educated the evidence shows that they have more control over their lives and dedicate more resources to health and education than men. But does gender also influence the way that environmental issues are solved?

Who: Gresham College, Museum of London

Where: London, UK

When: 3 April, 2020