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This technical brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) summarizes key findings from the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (Working Group II) regarding gender, equity, and justice in climate change adaptation. It translates technical scientific data into accessible messages and illustrative examples, specifically contextualized for African geographies, to help practitioners implement more inclusive and effective adaptation strategies.

The report 'Improving energy data to enhance gender equality' argues that the lack of sex-disaggregated data in the energy sector leads to gender-blind policymaking and hinders the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It calls for a collaborative effort to standardize data collection and integrate gender-responsive indicators into energy planning to ensure an equitable transition to net zero.

This training manual, developed by the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) of Ethiopia with support from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), provides a comprehensive guide for facilitators to integrate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into the design and implementation of national development and climate change initiatives. It outlines a structured eight-session training module covering basic GESI concepts, gender analysis tools, gender-responsive budgeting, and organizational transformation, with a specific focus on the intersection of gender and climate change resilience.

This policy brief outlines how integrating a gender perspective into low-carbon and climate-resilient small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries enhances economic sustainability, productivity, and climate impact. Drawing on the Gender Equality in a Low Carbon World (GLOW) program (2021-24), the document demonstrates that addressing gender barriers in sectors like agriculture and aquaculture is a strategic success factor for climate-smart businesses.

This policy brief describes how integrating a gender perspective into low-carbon and climate-resilient business models enhances economic sustainability and climate impact for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries. Drawing on the GLOW (Gender Equality in a Low Carbon World) program (2021–2024), the document outlines strategies for women's empowerment in sectors such as agriculture and aquaculture, demonstrating that addressing gender-specific barriers leads to higher productivity, better market access, and increased attractiveness to impact investors.

This stocktaking report by the Climate Policy Initiative and Convergence examines the intersection of blended finance, gender equality, and the energy transition in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It analyzes market trends, identifies systemic barriers to gender-responsive climate finance, and provides case studies of financial vehicles that integrate gender outcomes into clean energy projects.

This terminal review evaluates the UNDP-GEF 'Resilience for Peace and Stability, Food and Water Security Innovation Grant Programme' (PIMS 6467, GEF ID 10430), which operated from June 2022 to December 2024. The project aimed to scale up early-stage innovations to enhance climate resilience and stability in fragile regions of Uganda and Sudan. Implemented by the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) with UNDP in an oversight role, the project provided acceleration grants to local partners—Mountain Harvest in Uganda and the Near East Foundation in Sudan—focusing on agro-forestry commodities (coffee and Gum Arabic). Despite the severe impact of the civil war in Sudan, the project achieved high effectiveness, with an average of 98% compliance with objective indicators and 94.8% with outcome targets. The review highlights the success of a 'hands-off' implementation model where UNDP facilitated GEF funding for a civil society partner, resulting in high cost-effectiveness and significant gender empowerment.

The 2024 Regional Resilience Hubs virtual summit emphasized the necessity of locally-led adaptation (LLA), flexible and decentralized climate finance, and the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups. Key discussions focused on integrating nature-based solutions, addressing the gendered burden of unpaid care work, and ensuring that climate investments protect human rights and land tenure to prevent the displacement of vulnerable populations in regions including Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

This research paper by FSD Africa analyzes the integration of gender strategies within the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of 31 African countries. Using the IUCN's Environment and Gender Information (EGI) framework, the study finds that while most African NDCs mention gender, there is a significant lack of gender analysis, sex-disaggregated data, and gender-responsive budgeting. The paper highlights a disconnect between the mobilization of climate finance and gender intentionality, noting that countries with high funding levels often fail to prioritize gender-responsive budgets.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, on behalf of the Life after Coal Campaign, submitted further comments on the draft South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) in August 2023. The submission argues that gender equality and justice must be a deliberate, central outcome of the energy transition rather than an afterthought, as systemic patriarchy and existing discrimination currently limit women's participation in the renewable energy sector.

This case study describes the climate vulnerabilities of Karonga District in Malawi and highlights a women-led initiative by the Green Girls Platform to empower local women and girls through climate education and green entrepreneurship.

The 'Gender in climate action training pack: A resource for practitioners' is a guide developed by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) to help climate and development professionals integrate gender and social inclusion perspectives into climate projects and programmes. The pack consists of six modules designed for facilitators and trainees to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of climate action through gender-responsive approaches.

This case study describes a women-led initiative in Manzanillo, Costa Rica, where community leader Ana Cecilia Solís Ugalde established MUDECOOP, a mangrove nursery and reforestation project. The initiative aims to build climate resilience against tidal waves and flooding, address food insecurity through a communal dining room, and create alternative economic opportunities via community tourism.

The policy brief argues that climate finance is largely gender-neutral and fails to address the differentiated impacts of climate change on women, men, boys, and girls. It identifies significant barriers, including a lack of technical capacity and a tendency to conflate 'gender' with 'women's issues.' The document calls on public development banks (PDBs) to adopt a gender-transformative approach that addresses root causes of inequality through staff training, dedicated gender units, and the integration of gender analysis into operational frameworks.

This policy brief examines the barriers to inclusive clean energy transitions in low-income economies, emphasizing that without intentional policy design, these transitions risk reinforcing existing socioeconomic and gender inequalities. It highlights significant financing gaps, implementation barriers, and the systemic marginalization of women, while providing recommendations for the G20 to facilitate knowledge sharing and innovative financing to support vulnerable populations.

This policy brief examines the integration of gender mainstreaming within climate finance, arguing that current efforts are often superficial and fail to address the root causes of gender inequality. It specifically highlights the role of public development banks (PDBs) as key vehicles for shifting financial flows toward gender-transformative climate action, recommending a move beyond 'women-focused' strategies toward a comprehensive approach that engages all genders to dismantle systemic power imbalances.

This briefing document outlines a draft implementation plan for the Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Policy of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Developed by the GEDI Committee during the 2022-2023 intersessional period, the plan translates the high-level goals of the IAI's GEDI Policy into eight specific operational goals and a series of actionable steps to improve inclusivity in scientific research, funding, and institutional administration.

This research paper argues that traditional cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) for transport infrastructure are typically gender-blind and fail to account for the different ways genders use and experience transportation. Using a case study of a Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) plan in Coimbatore, India, the author demonstrates how integrating gender-disaggregated data and qualitative systems mapping can reveal specific benefits—such as reducing women's time poverty and increasing access to education—that are otherwise overlooked in standard economic assessments.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the leadership and advocacy of girls and young women in climate movements across Asia and the Pacific. It identifies the diverse strategies these advocates use, the structural and societal barriers that hinder their progress, and the risks they face, including 'youthwashing' and threats to their well-being. The document provides specific recommendations for international policymakers, youth representatives, and the Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) Hub to create a safer and more inclusive environment for young female climate advocates.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) submitted a statement to the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council supporting the Special Rapporteur's report on women, girls, and the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. CIEL emphasizes that addressing fossil fuels and the petrochemical industry is essential to protecting the rights of women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by the triple planetary crisis and microplastics.