Call for Writers: Gender, Climate and Security
Jun 26, 2019
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UN Joint Programme on Women, Natural Resources, Climate and Peace
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In collaboration with a core group of researchers and practitioners, the UN Joint Programme on Women, Natural Resources, Climate and Peace is developing a publication that highlights the linkages between climate change and security from a gender perspective. The aim of the publication is to put gender on the agenda in ongoing policy debates on the security dimensions of climate change and incentivize increased investment for programmes on the ground that address these linkages.
The publication will be divided into three sections. The first section will provide a conceptual framework for how to think about gender in the context of climate change and security. The second section will consist of individual reflection chapters that highlight examples from practice or research of the gender dimensions linked to climate change and security, providing evidence for why gender considerations are critical for peace and security, climate adaptation, and reducing inequalities. These chapters will be based on experiences or lessons learned from peacebuilding and development programmes or field-based research. The third and final section will conclude with a set of recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and programmers for how to address the gender dimensions of climate change and security.
Call for proposals: This call is for practitioners or researchers who have seen or experienced the gender dimensions linked to climate change and security and are interested in elevating evidence from the field to inform global policy debates. Contributions should be based on practical experience and address:
- Gendered risks associated with climate change and security
- Opportunities to advance gender equality, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding in the face of climate change
- Other dimensions that lie at the intersection of gender, climate, and security
Chapter contributions should be between 1500 and 3500 words in length, drafted by 30 August. Authors with experiences in the MENA region, Pacific islands, or Latin America especially encouraged to submit!
If you are interested, please submit a one paragraph abstract including your geographical area of focus by 25 July to Molly Kellogg, at molly.kellogg@un.org for consideration, along with your affiliation and capacity to complete a first draft by 30 August. Your submission will be reviewed by the core team of editors and you will be notified of our decision as soon as possible.