Archive · 24 May 2025
New Framework Prioritizes Gender Equality in Climate Action
Imagine the climate crisis like a big problem, and this new idea says that to solve it, we need to involve everyone, especially women.
Currently, we focus on technology, but that doesn't always consider how women are most affected by climate change.
The new idea wants women to be in charge, giving them access to resources and a voice in decisions.
It suggests women working together and using local media so everyone can help.
The idea is that climate action won't work unless we address inequality.
A new paper introduces a gender-transformative climate framework.
The framework is rooted in feminist theory and climate justice, using research.
It advocates for a shift centered on women's leadership in the Global South.
The framework connects gender inequalities to climate vulnerability for women.
It suggests solutions, including social protection and women-led cooperatives.
- Who
- Neha Saigal and Saumya Srivastava
- What
- A new gender-transformative climate framework
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- Global South
- Why
- To create a new climate change policy that focuses on women's leadership and experiences.
- Authors
- Neha Saigal and Saumya Srivastava
- Published In
- Journal of Human Rights and Social Work
- Focus
- Gender and Climate Change
- Target Group
- Marginalized women in the Global South
- Rooted In
- Feminist theory, climate justice, on-ground research
- Connects Gender Inequality To
- Lack of land rights, unpaid care work, limited political voice