Brussels: Gender and Climate Change

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At first glance, it might seem unintuitive to link climate change and gender issues because climate change is perceived by many as a purely scientific or technical issue. However, since societies still largely rely on gendered roles and responsibilities, women and men do not have the same impact on climate change, and perhaps more importantly, are differently affected by it. While gender inequalities worsen women’s coping capacity, women are also important actors of change and holders of significant knowledge and skills related to mitigation, adaptation, and the reduction of risks in the face of climate change.

Why should a gender perspective be integrated into climate change policy? What are the challenges for and opportunities of a gender-sensitive approach to climate change? And what can the EU do to tackle both gender inequality and climate change at the same time?

        

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