Women Leadership in Climate Change Adaptation

As highlighted in Margaux Granat post, Vanuatu - the country marked as the world’s most ‘at-risk’ for natural disaster - is currently seeking climate justice from the UN’s International Court of Justice.

Community leaders say Ni-Vanuatu women need a seat at the table.

Acknowledging the role women and girls play in climate adaption is paramount since they often take on the lion’s share of responsibilities when it comes to disaster preparation, response, and recovery in their community.

Female representation is also key: it was found that increasing women’s representation in national parliaments leads to the adoption of stronger climate change policies, resulting in lower emissions.

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