The latest data from the World Economic Forum says it will take 131 years to close the gender gap at the current rate. A sobering number.
But the good news is that women are becoming increasingly empowered to become environmental stewards, contributing to and benefitting from climate action. The Gender Action Plan agreed by governments under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change calls for women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in the international climate process.
This involvement contributes to more effective, inclusive, and sustainable solutions while addressing gender inequities.
In this quarter’s Matter of Impact, we dive into how women’s visions are reshaping the world’s climate. From providing climate financing to empowering women climate analysts, documenting climate impacts, and supporting solar installations, the women we work with are helping pave the way forward.
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Grantee Impact Story
The Energy for Growth Hub is developing a 10-year initiative to back African-based research that adds to the evidence around energy planning.
By Masha Hamilton
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Grantee Impact Story
Elemental Excelerator fights climate change by channeling venture capital to a diverse set of founders.
By Masha Hamilton
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Grantee Impact Story
Hear the voices of four women leading global breakthroughs in wastewater surveillance–bringing equity to infectious disease monitoring and spotting outbreaks early.
By Masha Hamilton
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Grantee Impact Story
Anya Schoolman listened to her preteen in 2007 and spearheaded a solar movement in her neighborhood that is now helping communities across the country.
By Masha Hamilton
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Grantee Impact Story
Reaching vulnerable communities and improving health outcomes through produce prescriptions.
By Masha Hamilton
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Grantee Impact Story
Being a woman has helped Arati Kumar-Rao reach into otherwise hidden corners to understand how degraded environments impact lives.
By Masha Hamilton
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Grantee Impact Story
Civil unrest threatened to interfere with the work of Ecuador’s oldest food bank. But the team wouldn’t let it happen. And don’t miss the companion story from Ghana.
By Masha Hamilton
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Perspective
Three women activists talk about climate, and what we all need to consider.
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Equity. Expected.
Doris Sullivan of our Innovation team talks about the importance of integrating women’s perspectives into data science, and her own passion for rooting out bias in data.
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Climate Wisdom from the Frontlines
From the Amazon rainforest, to bustling Bangkok streets, to a Baltimore composter creating “black gold,” dive into this quarter’s Matter of Impact focused on youth changemakers and impacted communities.
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