A recent paper released by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) has argued that gender inclusion should be a central part of climate policy. The study states that this goes beyond what it calls ‘softer’ areas, like encouraging more women to join climate negotiations. It also advocates for more women to be included in the design and use of technologies for climate mitigation and their transfer to various developing nations. The study tracks the recognition of gender issues in climate negotiations over the last two decades. Mentions of gender have increased over the last five years in these negotiations. However, references to gender and technology are still weak. An example of this is the lack of the recognition of gender in the draft text of the new international climate change treaty.
Stella Gama, one of the authors of the study, stated, “We are expecting women, who make up the highest population of farmers in least developed countries, to ensure [their fields] are managed according to practices such as climate-smart agriculture, but these interventions have been designed for men.”
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Stella Gama, one of the authors of the study, stated, “We are expecting women, who make up the highest population of farmers in least developed countries, to ensure [their fields] are managed according to practices such as climate-smart agriculture, but these interventions have been designed for men.”
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201511270299.html?aa_source=nwsltr-environment-en