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Guys in Glasgow
Men talk the most and have the most seats around the table when the world has to solve the climate crisis.
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We need more female leaders in the fight against climate change
Women are still underrepresented in climate change negotiations, as shown in a UNFCCC secretariat report presented at Cop26. As well as finding that women remain in the minority and are less likely to lead a government delegation, it also analysed speaking times at selected Cop25 meetings to provide insights on active participation. It found that “men were overrepresented… Read…
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Women and feminist groups demand gender equality and inclusion of diverse voices at COP26
Despite the recognition of distinct vulnerability of women and girls to climate change, women who are at the forefront of climate change, especially the women from climate-vulnerable countries and indigenous women were not present at the decision-making levels of COP26. Climate activists have claimed that COP26 is one of the most exclusionary climate conferences.
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Bold, new commitments from around the world to put gender equality at the forefront of climate action at COP26
Countries and non-state actors have come forward with new commitments and initiatives that will strengthen the resilience of women and girls in the face of climate-related impacts, while empowering them within climate action, at today’s COP26 Gender Day in Glasgow.
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Where are all the women at COP26?
The climate crisis is a triple injustice for the poorest women and girls, and requires a triple commitment from world leaders at COP26 on “gender day” today.
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COP26: Women still excluded from top climate table
COP26, the climate talks considered the last chance to put the world on track to meet its climate ambitions, is “recognising and celebrating” gender equality and the empowerment of women in climate policy and action. However, women are still missing at the top climate table.
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Women bear the brunt of the climate crisis, COP26 highlights
The recognition of what women contribute, or can contribute, to the survival of the planet and to development remains limited. Gender inequality and social exclusion continue to increase the negative effects of unsustainable and destructive environmental management on women and girls.
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UK boost to advance gender equality in climate action
At its COP26 Gender Day on Tuesday 9 November, the UK will announce £165 million to tackle climate change while addressing the inequalities that make women and girls more vulnerable to climate change and empowering them to take climate action.
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Celebrating Gender Day at COP26
The Glasgow Women’s Leadership Statement on gender equality and climate change acknowledges the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and girls. It also celebrates the role of women leaders at all levels in addressing the climate crisis, and commits signatories to increased support for women and girls’ climate action.
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On gender day at U.N. climate talks, a call for action that empowers women and girls
Around the world, women will experience heightened risk in the face of climate change. From slow-onset disasters to abrupt environmental shocks, women are more exposed to economic instability, displacement, sexual violence and death, especially in the context of the global south. For younger women, this could prompt removal from school or early marriage.
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COP26: Why we need more women at the top tackling climate change
About 80% of people displaced by climate change are women, but only 19% of International Monetary Fund and World Bank board members are female.
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COP26: Why Are Women Still Missing At The Top Climate Table
Examining the wider composition of the U.K. COP26 team, there is higher representation of women (45%), but their roles tend to relate to event organizing, or they serve as Advisors rather than the core team members. This gendered division of labor at the COP26 leadership team is characteristic of wider systemic issues in climate negotiations.
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More than 400 female climate leaders call for COP26 gender equality
Over 400 female climate leaders have signed an open letter to the British Government calling for greater accountability and transparency on gender equality at COP26.