Gender Equality
in a Low Carbon World
in a Low Carbon World
Themes
//Green jobs
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Video
Watch the GLOW programme animation in English, with French or Spanish subtitles, to learn why investing in women as low-carbon and climate resilience leaders is not just fair, it's smart.
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Policy brief
New evidence from the GLOW programme makes the case that climate-smart businesses innovating in the low-carbon, climate-resilient space require a gender lens approach to meet their full potential for economic sustainability and positive climate impact.
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Issues brief
ForestAction Nepal’s work to empower rural women entrepreneurs is captured in this video that features voices from those whose lives and livelihoods have been strengthened by the project.
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Event
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Watch the GLOW webinar recording 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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Research report
An intervention that seeks to increase economic outcomes, may also harmonise with equality of opportunities by gender, according to this study of the conceptual framework of the economic-productive sphere and gender equality.
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Event
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As part of New York Climate Week, the GLOW programme is hosting an event on women’s economic empowerment for unlocking just transitions. Join us in-person or online on Monday 23rd September at 11-12.30 EDT.
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Blog
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Native to many regions of Africa, the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is a non-pest insect known for its remarkable waste-conversion abilities. A GLOW project is using black soldier flies to convert waste to wealth and empower women.
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Blog
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Urban farming has the potential to diversify economies, increase food security and improve nutrition - as demonstrated by an innovative project in Kenya that stresses women farmers' empowerment.