Green Jobs for Women Can Combat the Climate Crisis and Boost Equality

Nov 29, 2022 | Franziska Deinninger and Ana Gren
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Delegates returned home from COP27 with long to-do lists and a formidable challenge: how to accelerate development that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels and creates more inclusive societies. Compounding this challenge are competing priorities in the pursuit of sustainable growth, such as energy efficiency, regeneration of natural systems, reduction in social inequalities, and women’s empowerment. Interventions that confront multiple challenges simultaneously are therefore in high demand. Green jobs for women could be such a solution, but there are several hurdles to overcome first.