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🗞️ Driving the news: Six women across the globe are leading innovative community efforts to adapt to climate change
• From sustainable farming to early warning systems and reforestation, these women are helping their communities build resilience
• Their work highlights the intersection of climate action and gender equality.
🔭 The context: Women often face greater climate vulnerabilities due to systemic inequalities, such as limited access to resources and decision-making spaces
• Despite these challenges, they are driving adaptation efforts, from beekeeping in Rwanda to weather alert systems in Gambia
• Their initiatives improve food security, disaster preparedness, and economic stability
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Female-led adaptation strategies not only help communities withstand climate impacts but also promote gender equity
• By integrating traditional knowledge with modern solutions, these projects enhance resilience while supporting sustainable livelihoods
• Empowering women in climate action strengthens long-term environmental and social stability
⏭️ What's next: Scaling up these initiatives requires greater investment and policy support for gender-responsive climate solutions
• UNEP's Sectoral Solution roadmap aims to cut emissions across six key sectors, aligning with Paris Agreement goals
• Continued efforts to integrate women’s leadership into climate action will drive more effective and inclusive adaptation strategies
💬 One quote: “In general, cooperative members work together and care for one another, and everything becomes better when we unite.” — Marine Baponampoze, Rwandan beekeeping leader
📈 One stat: In Uganda, nearly 47% of farmers were engaged in banana cultivation in 2019, making crop insurance innovations crucial for resilience
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