Gender Equality
in a Low Carbon World
in a Low Carbon World
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Blog
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Rural women in Nawalparasi district of central Nepal have succeeded in producing bags, hats, and mats from Thakal, bio-cups and plates from Sal (Shorea robusta) leaves, and brooms from broom grass. They recently shared their successes and plans with government officials.
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Research report
This report for the GLOW programme reviews the evidence on women's economic empowerment in low-carbon transitions. It identifies the gaps in the evidence base; and recommends how GLOW and other research initiatives and funders may further enrich the evidence, and inform policy and practice.
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The team at the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture describe the work they are doing to improve women's economic opportunities in the production of corn and corn products.
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Policy brief
This policy brief reviews how well women’s economic empowerment and low-carbon transitions are integrated in theory and in practice. It provides key recommendations for governments, international financial institutions and research funders.
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Srijana Baral and Kanchan Lama of ForestAction Nepal share some of the hardships women face in forest communities in Nepal.
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Webinar
This event at CSW66 explored the opportunities for government spending plans to promote gender equality and environmental sustainability.
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Project
This project aims to generate evidence-based knowledge for women’s economic empowerment in Nepal through low-carbon, forest- and nature-based entrepreneurial solutions that enhance women’s resilience.
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Project
This project aims to inform a transition to a low-carbon economy in ASEAN’s agriculture sector, specifically in the countries of Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
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This project intends to create a gender-responsive entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports women’s economic empowerment through a participatory action research approach.