Women's History Month — Community Voices

Women in ClimateTech: Driving Economic Growth Through Innovation and Equity

The ClimateTech sector stands at the intersection of technological innovation and environmental sustainability, offering solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Despite its critical role, the industry remains starkly gender-imbalanced. Women face systemic barriers in funding, leadership representation, and workforce participation. Even so, women entrepreneurs and leaders are reshaping the sector, demonstrating that gender equity is not just a moral imperative but an economic necessity. This blog explores the economic impact of women in ClimateTech, highlighting their contributions, challenges, and the transformative potential of inclusive investment.

Climate Policy LabApril 16, 20252025, Women's History Month

The Fashion Industry’s Impact on Climate Change is a Women’s Rights Issue

Every March, the fashion industry floods our feeds with ad campaigns celebrating International Women’s Day – limited-edition collections, pink-washed clothing lines, and slogans of empowerment stitched into every garment. But behind the glossy marketing lies a troubling contradiction.

Climate Policy LabMarch 25, 20252025, Women's History Month, Sofia Karalekas

The Air We Breathe: How Pollution in India is Endangering Women and Children's Health

The air in India tells a story—one of rapid development, unbridled urbanization, and the cost of progress. From the industrial hubs of Mumbai to the smog-choked streets of Delhi, pollution has become an inescapable reality, creeping into homes, schools, and workplaces in major Indian cities. While the pollution crisis spares no one, it doesn’t strike everyone equally. The women and children bear the heaviest burden.

Climate Policy LabMarch 12, 20252025, Women's History Month

Protecting Women Environmental Defenders

Women are more likely to lead and organize their communities to protect the environment and fight for climate action. However, most women environmental defenders do not receive global notoriety; in fact, they often face violent reprisals for their actions. While the international community has started to recognize this issue, more can be done to protect women environmental advocates.

Climate Policy LabMarch 20, 20242024, Women's History MonthComment

Women Championing Climate Resilience in MENA

The Middle East is warming at twice the global average and is at a high risk for extreme weather patterns. In this harsh climate reality, women are disproportionately affected due to existing gender inequalities and their frontline roles in sectors like agriculture and domestic water management. However, women in the MENA region are also emerging as powerful agents of change, leading grassroots adaptation efforts, driving policy advocacy, and pioneering sustainable entrepreneurship ventures.

Climate Policy LabMarch 18, 20242024, Women's History MonthComment

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