In Climate Diplomacy, Being Gender-Blind Leaves Women Behind

Nov 28, 2023 | Alison Davis
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The climate crisis affects everyone, but some groups are more vulnerable than others. When climate policies fail to make considerations for people who are at greater risk, the results are not only unjust, but ultimately less effective. This is especially true in the context of gender equality. The stakes are high for girls and women around the world as leaders, decisionmakers, and other stakeholders prepare to gather in Dubai for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).