Global Gender Summit 2019: Climate investment funds can cushion women from adverse effects of climate change

Gender-sensitive climate action can help reduce women’s vulnerability to climate change, according to experts. The topic arose during the Global Gender Summit in Kigali, hosted by the African Development Bank and the government of Rwanda. Panelists discussed gender and social risk management, livelihood diversification and institutional strengthening, at a session entitled “Gender responsive climate action: experience from the CIF,” held on 26 November. The panel was moderated by Anne Kuriakose, Senior Social Development Specialist at the World Bank. […] Read More