USAID's Best Practices for Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Work

Nov 14, 2022 | M. Mena
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Gender inequality exacerbates the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls, and it is a barrier to achieving climate change goals. However, we also know that women and girls are powerful change agents in designing and implementing climate solutions that benefit all people. 

USAID is advancing gender-responsive climate action by implementing evidence-based, high-impact programs in a range of sectors, including gender-equitable access to green jobs, land rights, natural resource management, and climate finance. The Agency also is doing this by addressing gender-based violence and harmful gender norms connected to climate change. Additionally, USAID adopted an Agency-wide goal to scale its gender-responsive climate programs across all climate-related sectors. This includes improving the climate resilience of women and girls, as well as implementing systemic changes that increase meaningful participation and active leadership in climate action.

But what does a gender-responsive climate approach entail? Below are a few best practices for advancing gender-responsive climate work.