Download Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Technological Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa
Climate change has caused widespread devastation, leading to natural disasters and loss of life around the world. In response, the United Nations has outlined Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13: Climate Action , which proposes concrete steps to address and adapt to the effects of climate change in a way that supports the planet’s long-term sustainability. These initiatives are targeted to be achieved by 2030 . In Africa, women and girls have often been overlooked in climate-related programs, despite being among the most affected—especially as access to essential resources like food and clean water becomes increasingly limited. These shortages directly impact their traditional caregiving roles. Therefore, a meaningful response to climate change must incorporate gender-based analyses across areas such as loss and damage, adaptation, mitigation, financing, and environmental justice. It is crucial that stakeholders focus on creating gender-responsive policies and strategies to ...