Empowering Women: The Climate Solution We Don’t Talk About
We often think of climate change and gender equality as separate issues. But women’s empowerment is directly linked to the climate fight in many ways - from food security and economic independence to education and reproductive freedom
Climate One · Climate One from The Commonwealth Club
June 19, 202053m 53s
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Show Notes
As the global population approaches eight billion, humans continue to test the number of bodies that can fit onto a planet of finite resources. Empowering women through access to education and family planning may be at the core of establishing a healthy population balance, not just for the planet’s sake, but for ours. So why aren’t we talking about it more? How big a role can gender equity play in reducing our global carbon footprint — and who gets to decide?
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Guests:
Musimbi Kanyoro, Former President & CEO, Global Fund for Women; Chair of the Board, United World Colleges
Ertharin Cousin, Visiting Scholar, Stanford Center on Food Security and the Environment; Former Director, World Food Programme
Corrine Sanchez, Executive Director, Tewa Women United
Additional Interview:
Evelyne Ajwang, Programme Manager MNCH/FP at Pathfinder International
This program was recorded via video on May 21, 2020.
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