Empowerment for Inclusive Climate Action and Decision-Making
This COP 23 event will explore themes such as women’s empowerment, inclusive and gender-sensitive policies, and innovative practices to advance gender-responsive climate action.
"In 2009 – 2 years prior to the Arab Spring – the International Institute for Sustainable Development warned that rising temperatures due to climate change could impact crop yields and increase violent conflict in the Middle East."
"In 2016, global spending on oil and gas projects was more than double the total spent on renewables. That imbalance can be addressed only by restructuring the mechanisms, particularly existing trade treaties, that govern how energy investments are made and managed."