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Climate Change

Ananya K, Chair
Feminist activist, researcher, writer and communications specialist working in the area of human rights and gender peace security

Furhana Husani - Director of programs and climate initiatives at Waterfront Alliance and has program.

Operational responsibility for climate resilience, environmental education, recreation, urban planning, conservation, sustainability, port/maritime industry and integrated related program areas of the Waterfront Alliance.

Mission

Create a space for women of color in climate-related discussions and initiatives. Today more than ever before climate change is at the top of the list in discussions surrounding our environment. Maintaining a platform where WOC will build discussions on climate related issues in addition to building a network where organizations and experts in the field work hand in hand to share solutions on how best to save and heal our planet.

Purpose

  1. Maintain the integration of an intersectional gender perspective into existing and future climate policy frameworks that will create a platform for diverse voices. 

  2. Review the landscape of climate change organizations to determine with whom the working group can collaborate

Goals

  1. Create a network of WOC who engage in  climate-related activities:

  2. Determine the focus of the groups on issues of climate change and draft policy papers and policy briefs;

  3. Conduct interviews with women in the field; and

  4. Host seminars and discussions to raise awareness of the issues.

Climate Careers Series

The Climate Change Working Group proudly presents Climate Careers, a new series intended to support entry-level/mid-career professionals interested in careers in Climate Change.

Climate Careers- “Exploring Careers in Humanitarian Aid”

Climate Careers- “Exploring Careers in Infrastructure”

Climate Careers- “Exploring Careers In Public Policy”

Climate Careers - “Exploring a Career in Academia”

Past Events

At The Intersection of Gender and Climate Change

The World’s Forgotten Victims

Publications

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Evaluating The Social and Economic Consequences of Global Warming In African Women
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Evaluating The Social and Economic Consequences of Global Warming In African Women
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Global warming is significantly impacting developing countries and the effects are far-reaching which is having a devastating impact on African women and their communities, leading to adverse social and economic consequences. Climate change has resulted in an increase in temperature, more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and a decrease in water availability. As a result, African women are facing a growing number of challenges related to food insecurity, water scarcity, and healthcare access.

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Climate Change in Africa: What we know, what we don't, and where we should go from here
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Climate Change in Africa: What we know, what we don't, and where we should go from here
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Climate change is taking a toll across the African continent. While the world is increasingly recognizing the various ways in which climate change is negatively impacting African communities—from decreased agricultural productivity to increased incidence of natural disasters and even to heightened conflict—there remains much we as a global community do not fully understand.

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Beyond Border Security, Keeping Pace with Migrants, Refugees, and Climate Change
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Beyond Border Security, Keeping Pace with Migrants, Refugees, and Climate Change
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Mexico is no longer just a transit country for migrants, it has become a destination country for those seeking refuge from their home country. According to Refugee International, in 2021 Mexico saw over 70 percent increase in asylum cases.

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Earth Day: Those Who Have Been Investing in Our Planet Every Day
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Earth Day: Those Who Have Been Investing in Our Planet Every Day
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As the world celebrates another Earth Day, focused on educating and inspiring action in the global citizenry, we must acknowledge and turn to the leadership of those who have been protecting and investing in our planet for millennia.

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