Gender Equality
in a Low Carbon World
in a Low Carbon World
Themes
//Aquaculture & Fisheries
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Event
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Join our GLOW webinar on 23rd October to hear how diverse actors are building capacity on gender-responsive climate action, and the opportunities for just transitions to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies in specific countries and regions.
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Research report
This report summarises learning from the GLOW programme on common challenges and promising solutions for advancing women’s empowerment in low-carbon transitions.
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Learning paper
This brief analysis offers key lessons on deployment, cage delivery and assembly, and community engagement insights after the deployment of three marine cages for the purpose of fish and seaweed farming and to form part of an IMTA system.
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Learning paper
Presenting an overview of existing business models being used by coastal fisherwomen, the brief aims to identify weaknesses of the businesses and ensure women are empowered effectively, their businesses are profitable, and they stop being marginalised.
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Learning paper
This brief presentats analysis of challenges and opportunities for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) technology of seaweed and fish as a low-carbon, gender-transformative, environmentally, and economically sustainable innovation for empowerment in coastal Kenya.
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Issues brief
Blue economy inclusive policies and initiatives that empower women in fisheries, aquaculture, and related sectors could unlock opportunities for women to enhance livelihoods. This brief presents insights to inform country approaches to integrating these approaches.
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Issues brief
This brief explores the role of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems in the case of aquaculture of fish and seaweed in Kwale and Kilifi Counties as a model to meet the growing demands for seafood while ensuring environmental sustainability.
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Blog
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Aquaponics, a sustainable farming technique that combines aquaculture (fish farming) with hydroponics (soilless plant cultivation), has emerged to address climate change-related challenges. The technique also has immense potential to transform women's lives across the African continent.
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Blog
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At COP28 in Dubai in November-December 2023, governments will negotiate a political statement and commitment to further action on 'just transitions': how transitions to low-carbon economies can provide decent, secure employment for millions of workers. Sign this call to action for gender-just, low-carbon economies, to raise the profile of women's empowerment as a critical consideration for the climate talks and COP28 decision.