Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Women represent more than 50 percent of the world’s population yet continue to be under-represented at all levels of governmental decision-making. When it comes to climate change—the most important issue of our time—women are noticeably absent from the discourse and debate around this global crisis.
The leadership of women parliamentarians and decision-makers is urgently needed to bring a gender perspective, particularly the voices and experiences of poor women, to equitably shape climate change policies.
WEDO …
Tags: Climate Change, Global Governance, Women Leaders
Posted in Climate Change, Global Governance, Library, Women's Leadership |
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
WEDO joined leaders and decision-makers at the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance (CAPWIP) in the Philippines to ensure that women everywhere are engaged in and understand the implications of climate change.
Tags: Climate Change, Women Leaders
Posted in Global Governance, News, Women's Leadership |
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
WEDO’s Women Demand U.S. Action on Climate Change campaign wants to keep you informed of the top U.S. climate change news through our weekly updates.
On the Hill: November 19 2008
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Tags: Climate Change, US Policy, WEDO, Women Leaders
Posted in Library, Previous Initiatives, U.S. Action Campaign |
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Global warming is an established scientific fact. Policies to halt global warming must address the human impacts as well as the technical side of the problem if they are to succeed. Women are essential to the solutions.
Media Factsheet: Why women in the U.S. and abroad are essential to climate change solutions.(pdf)…
Tags: Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Women Leaders
Posted in Library, U.S. Action Campaign, Women's Leadership |
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Women are disproportionately affected worldwide by climate change. They are also key to any successful strategy for dealing with it.
Global Warming – And Its Cures – Have a Woman’s Face (MS Word)…
Tags: Climate Change, Sustainable Development, UN Reform, Women Leaders
Posted in Climate Change, Library |