Gender and Climate Intersection
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This session explores the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls and discusses how integrating gender equity into environmental policies can drive more effective climate solutions.
Discussion Questions
How does climate change disproportionately affect women and girls?
What role can gender equity play in advancing climate solutions?
How can we integrate gender-responsive strategies into environmental policies and frameworks?
Discussion Leaders
Alison Holder is the Executive Director of Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030), leading a global coalition that connects data and evidence with advocacy to drive action on gender equality and transform the lives of women and girls.
Anita Ramachandran is the Executive Director of MicroMentor, part of Mercy Corps, focusing on connecting entrepreneurs with mentors to foster small business growth and economic empowerment globally.
Melody Westen is the Executive Director of Akashinga, working to scale the organization's conservation efforts and empower the next generation of women conservation leaders, with a goal of protecting 30 million acres by 2030.
Maria Bachá is a Brazilian lawyer specializing in sustainability compliance, ESG consulting, and carbon credit agreements, with expertise in climate change, site remediation, and greenhouse gas reduction projects.
Mica Miro is the Engagement Director at Green Empowerment, leveraging her management and storytelling skills to amplify the voices of Indigenous and last-mile communities, with a background in micro-finance, art, and education.
Nitisha Pandey is the Founder of Femfuture Collective, a platform dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.
Thank you to The Sidebar leadership team for your support in making this happen!