This session explores different aspects of gender and climate security in the Indo-Pacific. What are examples of established and emerging evidence on the difference that women’s participation and leadership make on climate change responses? What are ongoing challenges posed by climate inaction to addressing gender equality, and vice versa? How and why are gender justice and climate justice interlinked? 

Speakers:

Joan Carling, Indigenous Peoples Major Group for Sustainable Development (IPMG); Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI)

Dr. Laura Hosman, Arizona State University

Celina Agaton, Map the Philippines (MapPH) 

Maria Tanyag, Pacific Forum Women, Peace and Security Fellow

Moderator:

Sharon Bhagwan Rolls, Shifting the Power Coalition / GPPAC Pacific