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"Why climate change affects women worse"
Gender equality and environmental issues are probably the only ones that touch all aspects of the public and private sector, with a direct impact on people themselves, their quality of life and, as a result, on society and the economy.
In this context, and having as a roadmap the governance programme that sets as a priority the improvement of the quality of life of citizens in terms of sustainability, we join forces and together, Commissioner for Gender Equality and Commissioner for Environment, we co-organize a Conference on "Climate and Energy Crisis - The Impact on Gender Equality".
The purpose of the Conference is to engage in a creative dialogue, exchange views with experts, academics, representatives of civil society on policies and actions that have been or may need to be integrated by the state to prevent and address potential negative gender impacts of the climate and energy crisis. Promising practices and experiences will be presented by Dr Salma Al-Nims, UN Senior Social Affairs Officer, Gender Equality, Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Cluster, who will be the keynote speaker of the conference.
The Conference also aims to raise knowledge and awareness among women and men about the issues of climate change, the impact of this crisis on their work and daily lives, and to mobilize them to actively participate in actions and initiatives to address the problem.
Our aim is to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis on women, effects that are measurable and visible, through information and the recording of good practices. Specifically, according to the US Department of State, climate change affects women more than men. Women are more likely to lose their jobs due to extreme weather events and to take on greater workloads and responsibilities both in the workplace and at home. The same is true for women and men who are active in the agricultural sector.
The COVID-19 pandemic showed that severe social crises have asymmetric impacts both nationally and globally. According to the International Labour Organization, women's well-being was most negatively affected, as more women lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic. In the same vein, the UK's Office for National Statistics recorded that during the pandemic women did more unpaid domestic work and childcare than men. It is known that due to stereotypes, the burden of responsibility at home falls more on women, so they have to manage the effects of the climate and energy crisis through the use of household appliances, air conditioners, etc.
The Covid-19 pandemic can be seen as an example to understand how unprepared humanity is to face a crisis. The climate crisis, then, as the greatest challenge of our time, with effects similar, if not worse, than those of the pandemic, finds us determined to act effectively and holistically.
Our desire is to end gender inequality, which has a negative impact on the response to climate change, and vice versa. After all, it is no coincidence that research has shown that equal gender representation leads to better decisions and more effective policies. This is because women have a different range of knowledge and experience that can help develop more comprehensive solutions.
Promoting equal representation of women in climate decision makers, funding education and training programs for women in green and blue jobs, promoting women's access to jobs in green and blue professions, enhancing women's economic security through empowerment and training for professional Women have the experience and knowledge to help us find solutions to complex problems. Our duty as a state is to give voice and space so that any actions and policies taken have a positive impact on both women and men.
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Note: The conference will take place on 13 December 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, in the Zenon Kitiyevs Hall. For the invitation, click here.
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