Women and disadvantaged groups tend to be more affected by climate change across various dimensions, including health, livelihoods and agency. Gender gaps are increasingly seen as barriers to effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Women are also critical leaders and participants of low-carbon transitions. Evidence on the effectiveness of gender-smart and climate-smart development interventions remains fragmented, but some early entry points for action and effective approaches have been identified.
This policy note investigates the complex and multidimensional intersections of gender equality and climate change, contributing to the emerging dialogue on a people-centered approach to green and inclusive development. It outlines the challenges and opportunities in gender-smart climate action and presents how gender intersects with climate change and climate policies.
It also explores the intervention landscape to investigate how gender-smart climate solutions are operationalized across sectors and entry points and suggests best practices and recommendations.