Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have supported and continue to support climate actions that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and vulnerable groups.
This paper highlights examples of gender-responsive climate actions implemented by SIDS that contribute to the achievement of the country’s climate goals and commitments, as well as the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Enhanced Lima Work Programme on Gender and its Gender Action Plan.
It also identifies best practices in SIDS across regions that showcase national actions to ensure the development and implementation of gender-responsive climate policies and strategies.
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