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Closing the Climate Gap for Girls and Women

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Climate Change Courses Climate Resilience Courses Sustainable Development Courses Global Warming Courses Environmental Justice Courses Gender Equality Courses Women's Empowerment Courses Green Economy Courses

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Explore a thought-provoking 53-minute conference talk that delves into the disproportionate impact of climate change on girls and women. Examine how climate change acts as a threat multiplier, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. Learn about the challenges faced by girls and women who lack equitable access to education and economic opportunities in various parts of the world, making them more susceptible to the far-reaching effects of global warming. Discover the efforts of advocates working to level the playing field through empowering projects designed to equip the female population with skills necessary for growing the green economy. Gain insights into how strategic investments in girls and women can promote innovation, foster local development, and advance the climate transition. Understand the importance of addressing gender disparities in the context of climate action and sustainable development.

Syllabus

Closing the Climate Gap for Girls and Women


Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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