Gender and international climate policy

Abstract

Sophia Huyer- Gender and Social Inclusion Research Leader of the CGIAR Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Programme (CCAFS). to give a brief introduction to the topic (from the global policy perspective) and talk more about (15 mins)
The outcome of COP21
The importance gender considerations in climate change policies
Gender and agriculture in the context of the INDCs (key info point that emerged based on the Info Note developed by CCAFS)
Need for greater recognition of women’s active role in agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation
Outcome of COP21: now we have a Paris Agreement, what does this mean? What’s missing in terms of gender considerations?