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The global fashion industry contributes 2-8% of global carbon emissions and uses approximately one trillion kWh of electricity annually, with emissions projected to rise by over 60% by 2030 if trends persist. The sector relies heavily on fossil fuel-based synthetic fabrics and inefficient energy sources, while most major brands lack transparent renewable energy targets for their supply chains. Women make up 60% of the workforce but face disproportionate burdens from climate change, energy access inequalities, and systemic gender disparities in wages and leadership.

The report identifies cultural, structural, and workplace barriers that marginalise women in the male-dominated maritime sector in Africa. It highlights a critical lack of gender-disaggregated data and the phenomenon of 'sea blindness' as obstacles to visibility and recruitment. Using South Africa as a primary case study, the report suggests that the United Nations' Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda can provide a framework for improving women's inclusion. Key recommendations include launching public awareness campaigns, implementing gender-sensitive budgeting, and creating mentorship programmes to bridge the gender gap.

The document outlines a two-exercise process for selecting climate resilience interventions. First, interventions are scored based on five resilience indicators: redundancy, flexibility and diversity, re-organisation and responsiveness, access to documentation and learning, and energy saving/GHG mitigation potential. Second, high-scoring interventions are evaluated for feasibility (technical, political, social, cost-benefit, and responsibility) and impact (timeframe and overall effect), with a strong emphasis on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.