Towards gender-transformative action on super pollutants

Climate change and air pollution are not gender neutral—and neither are the policies and programs designed to cut super pollutants. The impacts of exposure and vulnerability differ across genders, shaped and compounded by existing inequalities. Women and gender minorities often experience very different levels of risk due to gaps in labour protections, health coverage, land ownership, access to higher-paying jobs, training opportunities, transportation, and financial resources. These disparities also extend to decision-making power and access to resources needed to mitigate impacts.

Efforts to reduce super pollutants must therefore be designed with equity in mind – not only for justice but for the effectiveness and resilience of climate solutions. Recognizing these challenges, the CCAC in partnership with Oxfam will launch the first existing Guidance for policymakers and civil society towards gender-transformative action on super pollutants at New York Climate Week – building a shared foundation for more equitable solutions, outlining existing gaps in our understanding, and paving the path forward.

Building on the CCAC Gender Strategy launched at COP27 to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women across all CCAC funded activities, this session will launch the new report on gender transformative action on super pollutants developed in partnership with Oxfam – and put a spotlight on the opportunities to accelerate innovative solutions in the household energy sector. It will include opening remarks, a keynote address, panel discussion, and Q&A, followed by a reception.

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