IIED's video: Why does gender matter in a just transition

The climate crisis is already having catastrophic consequences for millions of people and their livelihoods, and for ecosystems, biodiversity and economies. In the effort to transform social and economic structures and build resilience, we are seeing increased momentum and support for a 'just transition' toward low-carbon, sustainable economies that 'leave no one behind'. While fairness and equity are fundamental to just transition approaches and principles, there is much debate around the gendered dimensions of justice. This online event unpacked the concept of a 'gender just transition', exploring why it is important and how it manifests in different sectors. Drawing on evidenced examples, our speakers discussed how to apply gender just transition interventions in different sectors. We learnt about feminist approaches to just transitions and how to include women and gender minorities in just transition processes. Speakers: 00:00 - Introduction 0:01 - May Thazin Aung (moderator) is a researcher with IIED 6:45 - Sophie Kwizera is the co-head of policy and programmes and the advisor on natural resources and just transition at ActionAid (the Netherlands). 15:23 - Laura Del Duca is a research associate at SEI headquarters in Stockholm 24:50 - Nokwanda Maseko is an economist at TIPS (Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies) Learn more: https://www.iied.org/why-does-gender-matter-just-transition This event was part of the IIED Debates series, organised by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).