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Climate Change & Gender (2:34)

The world is feeling the effects of climate change, especially women who make up a large number of the poor communities that depend on natural resources for their livelihood.
With strong ties to the environment, women have the knowledge and skills to be key agents for building resilience and supporting low-emission development.
Successful action on climate change depends on engaging women as stakeholders and planners and ensuring that both men and women have the resources they need to adapt to and mitigate climate change.
With new harvesting techniques and improved production and processing methods, women are increasing their income, gaining financial independence and taking on more leadership roles in their community.
The world’s response to climate change must ensure that women and men benefit equally and have opportunities in the new green economy.