Bangladesh to rethink the role of women on climate change response
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Author: Thaiza Castilho
A two-day “thinkshop” to discuss the role of girls and women on climate change response was held in Dhaka with participation of UN Women Asia Pacific Women's Economic Empowerment Advisor Francisco Cos-Montiel, officers from UN Women and UNDP in Bangladesh as well as national academics.
The purpose of the meeting was to develop a methodology for the evaluation of climate change interventions in terms of the outcomes for women by determining how gender-blind, neutral or sensitive these are and how they impact women on the ground.
“It is crucial that we take into account the consequences for women and girls when there is not a viable climate change plan that incorporates their needs,” said UN Women Country Representative Christine Hunter.
Dr. Nata Duvvury, Associate Professor at the National University of Ireland, who was visiting the country to support the process said: “By developing this research we will have insights for the first time in Bangladesh on how gender sensitive climate change actions are beneficial if compared to previous initiatives which are gender blind.”
Once finalised, the research methodology will be presented to development partners and used to determine the cost effectiveness of selected climate change actions and the ability of these interventions to deliver on issues of gender equality.