The risk of gender-based violence grows after weather disasters
This audio piece interviews Cate Owren, IUCN’s Senior Gender Programme Manager, on the importance of emergency planners to consider gender-based violence in weather disaster planning.
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La violencia de género y los vínculos con el medio ambiente Durante el COVID-19: Nota informativa
La violencia de género está generalizada en todo el mundo, en todas las sociedades, contextos y sectores. El estrés socioeconómicas de la pandemia del COVID-19 y las restricciones de movimiento han aumentado considerablemente los riesgos de violencia de género, en particular la violencia doméstica. Esta Nota Informativa ha sido preparada por el Programa Mundial de Gobernanza y Derechos de la UICN.
Gender-based violence and environment linkages during COVID-19: Information note
Gender-based violence is pervasive around the world, in all societies, contexts and sectors. The socio-economic stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on movement have significantly increased gender-based violence risks, particularly domestic violence. This Information Note is prepared by the IUCN Global Programme on Governance and Rights. It provides overview information for promoting awareness among environmental organisations and will be updated regularly.
Climate Change is a Gender Issue, Take It From A Woman Who Knows
Sanna Marin, the world’s youngest woman prime minister, has a plan, and she’s got a team of women in place to help her execute it. This article recounts key messages from Finland’s government on why climate change and gender are linked, and includes some data and emphasis from IUCN’s research on addressing linkages.
Five women setting net-zero emissions targets in states and regions
This article celebrates women Ministers from the Under2 Coalition addressing net-zero emissions in the context of International Women’s Day and IUCN’s recent study highlighting the importance of addressing climate change as it contributes to exacerbating gender-based violence.
Explained: How climate change leads to more violence against women, girls
Rape, domestic violence, forced marriages, this article shares a review of IUCN’s study on the effects of climate change leading to an increase in violence against girls and women in many corners of the world. This story was developed by Deutsche Welle and adapted by the Indian Express.
Climate change is contributing to exploitation of women, new report details
This article reviews findings from IUCN on gender-based violence and links with environmental pressures, issues and threats. The article presents views from IUCN, as well as experts from Bangladesh on these connections, and the gaps in climate-related policies at international and national levels to address them.
New Study Details Overlooked Link Between Climate Breakdown and Violence Against Women
This coverage shares findings from IUCN’s study on gender-based violence and environment linkages, with a focus on climate change impacting stability and violence. It includes views from women’s rights advocates as well as complementary studies by CARE.
Brief: Advancing Gender in the Environment (AGENT) – Making the Case for Gender Equality in Large-Scale Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development
When stakeholders take gender considerations into account, renewable energy infrastructure projects have the potential to reduce gender disparities in neighboring or impacted communities, as well as increase access to resources and economic opportunities for women and men.
Brief: Advancing Gender in the Environment (AGENT) – Making the Case for Women in the Energy Sector
This brief provides an overview of the role of women in the formal energy sector. It presents evidence that women’s equal participation in the sector will result in measurable benefits, including increased returns on investments and stronger development outcomes.
