The Multiplier Effect: Elevating Women's Voices in Climate Action
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intersection of gender equity and climate justice in this 20-minute video from The Aspen Institute's "Aspen Ignites" series. Delve into the crucial importance of amplifying women's and girls' voices in climate conversations with Lola Adedokun, Executive Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group, and Shannon Osaka, Climate Zeitgeist Reporter for The Washington Post. Examine how women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change and why their insights are often overlooked in research and decision-making processes. Discover the "multiplier effect" that investing in women and girls can have on individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole. Learn about the unique perspectives and holistic problem-solving approaches that women bring to addressing complex climate challenges. Gain insights into integrating gender equality and resilience into healthcare, education, climate research, and essential infrastructure to strengthen overall climate resilience.
Syllabus
Aspen Ignites | The Multiplier Effect: Elevating Women’s Voices in Climate Action
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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