How can women’s leadership reduce risks and build resilience?

We asked resilience practitioners, women leaders, gender champions, and experts from around the world why diverse leadership is so important to their work

African women to play key roles in mitigating impacts of climate change

Five young women on the forefront of climate action across Europe and Central Asia

Providing vouchers to respond to the urgent needs of economically vulnerable families and women in Palestine

COVID-19 has increased the risk of gender-based violence

Participatory toolkits help rural marginalised communities make their voices heard on climate change

In Kenya’s changing climate, women are claiming land rights to feed their families

Women leading wetlands conservation and building resilience in Uganda

Uganda is home to a dense network of wetlands with significant ecological and socioeconomic benefits. This case study shows how women's leadership in local governance structures is supporting resilience.

Tanzania’s female parliamentarians to mainstream gender in climate adaptation

Empowerment of women and girls could transform Latin America’s climate resilience

Don’t ignore the one group that can make climate action happen

Top drought researcher wins big at Women in Science Awards, South Africa

In Tajikistan, migrant wives lead preparedness and response

Zimbabwe: Women must be part of the climate change debate

Adaptation decision-making shifts to locals in Kenya

Kenyan MPs to champion rural women’s influence on climate policy

Local communities plead for greater involvement in disaster risk reduction

Women are 'key drivers' in climate change adaptation

Women unsung heroines in rebuilding after disaster