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The gender dimension in biodiversity: what to expect from COP16
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - a body linked to the United Nations (UN) -, recognizes, in its preamble, “the vital role that women play in the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and affirming the need for the full participation of women at all levels of policy-making and implementation for biological diversity conservation”. In this regard, it is necessary to recognize the gender dimensions in the discussion of biodiversity, especially before the Conference of the Parties to the CBD, known as the Biodiversity COPs.
This year, the 16th Biodiversity COP will be held between October 21 and November 1, 2024 in Cali, Colombia. How important is it to include gender in discussions on biodiversity? How far have countries come in terms of the intersection between biodiversity and gender? What to expect at this year’s event? We answer everything in this EmpoderaClima’s research.
Green Jobs: A Path to Gender Equality in Latin America?
The creation of green jobs presents a great opportunity for bridging the gender gap in Latin America. Worldwide, gender inequality has been a pervasive issue for centuries, affecting women's access to education, economic opportunities, and leadership roles, and in the Latin America region, the situation is no different. According to UN Women, there are 122 women aged 25-34 living in poverty for every 100 men. As the region faces the increasing impacts of climate change, it is becoming clear that women bear a disproportionate burden due to their socio-economic status and traditional roles within society. Women's participation in green jobs is vital for the region to achieve real sustainable development, ensuring a future that is greener and more equitable for all.
The LGBTQIAP+ community is leading the fight against climate change
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2023), many climate change impacts are unavoidable or irreparable. These radical changes can be limited if urgent action is taken, but global warming is here to stay -- and unfortunately, will continue to increase. At EmpoderaClima, we not only acknowledge the disproportional effect climate change has on marginalized groups, including the LGBTQIAP+ community, but we also recognize and celebrate their protagonism and leadership to fight the climate crisis.
Gender, Water & Climate: here's what you need to know
Globally, people increasingly depend on natural resources and, even though in many regions women carry a disproportionate responsibility for securing water, they still have less access to it. Additionally, it must be acknowledged that climate change does not affect women and girls uniformly around the world.
Climate change is a “threat multiplier”, so it escalates social, political and economic tensions, as well as gender inequalities, in fragile or conflict-affected situations.
It's that time of the year: CSW67 and International Women’s Day
The 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has started this week (March 6) and will go on until the 17th of this month. As a crucial conference for global gender policy, EmpoderaClima is highlighting the Commission’s important work and relevance, specifically to gender and climate justice.