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Attending the 56th Subsidiary Body UNFCCC: the perspective of a young climate feminist
In June 2022, researcher Elle van der Cam attended the 56th session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Here are some of her thoughts and experiences from the conference!
Menstruation is a Climate Justice Issue. Period.
When it comes to climate justice, most people cannot make the link between periods (especially period poverty) and climate change. The two issues are related in many ways, but mainly in matters of health, sanitation, poverty, accessibility, and equality.
We need to talk about Women’s Mental Health and Climate Change
We need to talk about mental health. As the world continues to adapt and attempt to mitigate the consequences of the climate crisis, climate change effects on mental health are becoming more and more prevalent.
Brazilian cities that wish to be climate-resilient cannot ignore the gender lens
According to the research “Profile of the Women Mayors in Brazil (2017-2020)”, conducted by the Alzira Institute, only 11.7% of the 5.568 thousand city halls in the country are run by women - which represent 51% of the population -, despite having more political experience before the election and having a better education compared to male mayors. However, it’s important to note that women’s involvement in these spaces is essential to give a closer look to gender issues on the public management, as well as to foment programs that can turn into more effective public policies.