Why Climate Finance Actions Need Gender Justice to Succeed

Where:           

Gustav-Stresemann-Institut (GSI), Bonn

Langer Grabenweg 68
D-53175 Bonn

Directions:     

By rail, take U-Bahn Line (underground/tram number) 16 or 63, direction Bad Godesberg; leave tram at "Max-Löbner-Straße"; walk down "Max-Löbner-Strasse" to the end

The workshop focuses on gender justice as an integral part of climate justice approaches and aims to give some core insights to the broader public on why climate finance actions that aim to be equitable and effective need to take gender equality and women's empowerment as key features on board. It will discuss opportunities and limits of existing climate funds and highlight innovative financing approaches for grassroots groups.

Speakers:       

Liane Schalatek, hbs North America                

Emilia Reyes, Equidad Genero, Mexico

Gbemisola Akosa, Centre for 21st Century Issues, Nigeria

Eileen Mairena Cunningham, Tebtebba (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education) , Nicaragua

Representative, Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action – GAGGA  (TBC)