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This statement is a call to action developed at a side event of the Women Deliver 2023 conference, convened by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). It urges governments, private sector actors, and international organisations to integrate gender equality with low-carbon development and climate resilience strategies, specifically targeting the negotiations on 'just transitions' at COP28 in Dubai.

This report synthesises research on the role of gender equality in achieving climate compatible development, focusing on urban settings in India, Kenya, and Peru. It argues that gender-sensitive approaches—which address power imbalances and diverse needs rather than just women's practical requirements—lead to more sustainable and effective climate resilience outcomes.

This training handbook, developed by the Regional Institute for Population Studies at the University of Ghana and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), provides a guide for strengthening the resilience of women in rural Ghana. It focuses on empowering women in the Volta delta region to adapt to climate-related economic challenges through training in value addition, business management, financial literacy, and leadership.

This report details a workshop held on December 17-18, 2019, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, organized by the Ministry of Finance and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). The event focused on the findings of a scoping study regarding gender and climate change governance in Ethiopia, aiming to validate research, bridge institutional gaps, and establish mechanisms for integrating gender and social inclusion into national climate policies.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network examines the historical lack of gender consideration in climate change mitigation financing and proposes solutions for integrating gender equality to improve project effectiveness. Through case studies in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, it demonstrates how gender mainstreaming—including the use of disaggregated data and gender-sensitive action plans—can enhance the sustainability and social impact of emission reduction initiatives.

This problem tree analysis identifies the lack of micro-finance and access to credit for pastoralist women in Ethiopia as a central problem, driven by gender-blind norms and institutional failures, leading to increased poverty and low climate resilience.

This report examines gender gaps in climate change mitigation financing and proposes solutions to improve project efficacy and sustainability. It argues that mitigation efforts have historically been 'gender-neutral,' often overlooking the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and their potential as leaders in solutions. Through case studies in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, the document demonstrates that integrating gender perspectives from the design phase leads to better economic and social outcomes and higher project sustainability.

This report examines the gender gaps in climate change mitigation financing and proposes solutions to integrate gender equality into such projects. It argues that mitigation efforts have historically been 'gender-neutral,' often ignoring the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and their potential as leaders in solutions. Through case studies in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, the document demonstrates how gender-sensitive planning improves project efficiency, sustainability, and social equity.

This report provides recommendations for integrating human rights, social, and environmental principles into the implementation modalities of the Paris Agreement. It argues that climate action must be combined with existing international obligations to ensure a just transition, protect vulnerable populations, and maintain ecosystem integrity.

This report argues that the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement depends on integrating human rights and social and environmental principles into the 'Paris Rulebook.' It emphasizes that climate action must respect the rights of indigenous peoples, ensure gender equality, safeguard food security, promote a just transition for workers, and maintain ecosystem integrity to ensure policy coherence and sustainable results.

This briefing paper by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and partners argues that the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement depends on the integration of human rights and social and environmental principles into the 'Paris Rule Book'. The document outlines how principles such as gender equality, indigenous rights, and a just transition should be embedded into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Adaptation Communications, the Transparency Framework, and the Global Stocktake to ensure policy coherence and protect vulnerable populations.

This synthesis note, published by the Center for International Environmental Law and the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, examines how United Nations human rights treaty bodies (HRTBs) use their state reporting procedures to define the obligations of States to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights in the context of climate change. The report focuses on the work of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), and the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) up to December 2017.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR) outlines the obligations of States under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) regarding climate change. It details how the CEDAW Committee addresses the disproportionate impact of climate change on women—particularly rural and older women—and emphasizes the necessity of gender-responsive climate policies, the participation of women in decision-making, and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions to protect women's human rights.

A position paper by Friends of the Earth International arguing that achieving food sovereignty requires dismantling patriarchy and strengthening women as political subjects, specifically through feminist policies and agroecology.

A position paper by Friends of the Earth International advocating for the integration of a feminist perspective into the pursuit of food sovereignty, emphasizing the need to dismantle patriarchy and implement agroecology based on equal power relations.

This report describes MAVUNOLAB, a youth-driven innovation centre in Tanzania focused on reducing post-harvest fish losses in Lake Victoria. The initiative deploys solar-powered dryers to empower female fish processors, challenging gender-based power imbalances and mitigating the impacts of climate change on food security.

This executive summary synthesises three reports from the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) regarding the 'Blue Acceleration'—the rapid expansion of ocean-based industries. It highlights the systemic inequities of this growth, noting that benefits primarily flow to powerful states and corporations while Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) face disproportionate risks. The document emphasizes the need for multidimensional risk assessments, the integration of local and indigenous knowledge, and gender-transformative approaches to ensure an equitable and resilient ocean economy.

This report argues that gender equality is a fundamental prerequisite for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It examines the historical role of women in UN environmental policies, the economic costs of gender inequality, and the specific benefits of women's leadership in climate action, agriculture, and natural resource management.

This meeting report details a training workshop on gender in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) held in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 22 to 26, 2024. Organized by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) at the request of the Nigeria Ministry of Solid Mineral Development (MSMD), the workshop aimed to impart basic gender concepts in ASM and support the Ministry's Gender and Child Labour Division.

This fact sheet outlines the International Institute for Sustainable Development's (IISD) initiatives to promote inclusive and resilient food security through advisory services, policy analysis, and collaborative research projects focusing on sustainable agriculture, gender equality, and trade.