Latinas for Climate: meet the young Latinas championing climate justice

As climate-related disasters escalate in frequency and intensity, Latinas for Climate has emerged as a beacon of hope for young Latinas to elevate their voices to influence climate justice at the country, regional and global levels and make a meaningful impact.

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

From loss to leadership in Brazil

Women tackle local risk in flood-prone Rio de Janeiro community

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

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

Haiti and why we need more women managing disaster risk

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

Domican Republic: women who build resilience

Zimbabwe: Women must be part of the climate change debate

Jamaica: Climate change and gender movement gains momentum

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