Gender Transformative Just Transition for Socio-Ecological Transformation CoSET Position Paper

Our latest position paper delves into the intricate dynamics of gender, climate change, and socio-ecological transformation. As climate change continues to intensify, it exacerbates existing vulnerabilities and inequalities, particularly among marginalized communities and women.

The disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations underscores the urgent need for inclusive and comprehensive strategies to address its multifaceted challenges. From forced displacements and labor migration to increased socio-economic vulnerability and gender-based violence, climate change reshapes societies in profound ways, necessitating a nuanced and gender-responsive approach to mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Across the globe, working-class and indigenous women emerge as frontline defenders of nature, bearing the heaviest burden of the climate crisis. Their vital roles as primary household food producers, caregivers, and providers of essential resources make them uniquely positioned to drive transformative change.

However, patriarchal, capitalist, and colonial systems perpetuate and exacerbate endemic inequalities, dispossessing indigenous women of their lands and disrupting their traditional ways of life. An equitable gender transition is imperative to address these urgent issues, fostering ecological sustainability, social justice, and economic empowerment.

By supporting gender equality, equitable access to resources, and women’s leadership, we can pave the way for a just transition towards a more resilient and sustainable future for all.

Ready to delve deeper into the intersection of gender, climate change, and socio-ecological transformation? Click below to download the full position paper and explore actionable recommendations for a gender transformative just transition towards a more sustainable future.