Sweden: OSCE Workshop Tackles Gender, Climate, Security

May 30, 2025 | Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
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How gender intersects with climate-related security risks was one of the questions explored by experts and practitioners at the "Gendered Perspectives on Climate and Security: Opportunities for Enhancing Equality in Resilience Strategies" workshop organized by the OSCE, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and adelphi on the margins of the 2025 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development on 12 May 2025.

"When it comes to climate change, applying a gender lens is not just important - it is essential. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by its impacts, yet often excluded from key decisions that shape responses to these challenges. At the same time, they are vital agents of change in driving effective and inclusive climate action," said Bárbara Magalhães Teixeira, a researcher at SIPRI, in her opening remarks.

The workshop participants identified inclusive and innovative approaches to incorporating gender dimensions into resilience-building. A panel of experts from across the OSCE region also shared insights into the gendered dimensions of climate-related security risks and community-based approaches to resilience.