Advocacy Event – “Climate Change is Sexist” - 26 November 2024
CARE Belgium is hosting on 26 November an advocacy event entitled “Climate Change is Sexist,” focused on raising awareness about the gender-specific challenges posed by climate change. This event will examine how climate change disproportionately affects women and marginalized groups, and will explore critical solutions for addressing these inequalities.
Event Details:
Event: Advocacy Event "Climate Change is Sexist"
Date: 26 November 2024
Time: 14:00 (2:00 PM)
Venue: Cinéma Flagey, Place Flagey, 1050 Bruxelles
Language: English
Speakers:
Dr. María Martín de Almagro Iniesta, Research Professor at the Department of Conflict and Development Studies, University of Ghent
Marie Leroy, Programme Coordinator and Climate Expert, CARE France
Sophie Rohonyi, President of DéFI (Political Party)
Moderated by:
Solène Ducretot, Activist and Journalist, Ecofeminism
Climate change is sexist
The Campaign
In the context of COP29, the advocacy campaign "Climate Change is Sexist" raises awareness about the gendered impact of climate change. Despite being significantly affected by its consequences, women are underrepresented in climate discussions and negotiations. This campaign seeks to amplify their voices and highlight the intersection of gender inequality and climate change.
CARE Belgium is adapting this campaign to focus on raising awareness about these critical gender issues among Belgian stakeholders (civil society organizations, policy makers, international organizations and climate conscious friends). By doing so, we create a space to discuss the urgent need for gender-sensitive responses to the climate crisis.
The Issue: Climate Change is Sexist
Climate change has a disproportionately negative impact on women, exacerbating existing gender inequalities. Women, especially in developing countries, are often the primary caregivers, responsible for sourcing food, water, and fuel, making them particularly vulnerable to the changing climate. CARE seeks to shed light on how women are impacted daily by climate change, from extreme weather events to the loss of livelihoods, and how these challenges are often compounded by social, economic, and cultural factors.
The Response and CARE’s Actions: Climate Heroines
While climate change poses significant challenges, women also play an indispensable role in the fight against it. Women are at the forefront of adaptation efforts, leading initiatives to mitigate climate impacts in their communities.
CARE’s Climate Heroines program highlights these women who, despite facing adversity, are contributing to innovative solutions for climate adaptation and resilience. With the support of CARE, these women are empowering their communities and showing that the fight against climate change is not only necessary but can also be led by those who are most affected.
Film Projection and Discussion
The panel discussion will be followed by an exclusive screening of Amazonia: Heart of Mother Earth, a compelling documentary co-produced by Esmeralda of Belgium and Gert-Peter Bruch.
The documentary highlights the urgent need to protect all Indigenous lands as central to the fight for the protection of the Amazon rainforest, telling the story through the voices of those who defend the rainforests.
This screening is organized under the patronage of Princess Esmeralda of Belgium, Honorary President of CARE Belgium who will be in attendance for a Q&A session following the documentary screening.
FREE ATTENDANCE
RSVP REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/BySndRghcq3Sgus56
For any questions or additional information, please feel free to contact us at assistant.partenariat@carebelgium.be.