Eleven countries have made new commitments to strengthen the resilience of women and girls against climate shocks in the ongoing 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. In the renewed drive, Canada promises to allocate 80 per cent of its $4.3 billion climate investments over the next five years, to gender equality outcomes. Gender inequalityThe United Kingdom would also spend $223 million in addressing dual challenges of gender inequality and climate change. Other countries that enlisted their concrete actions to mainstreaming gender equality and equity in climate processes were Bolivia, Norway, Sierra Leone, United States, Ecuador and Germany. Last week, UN Women and the Scottish government launched a call to action, urging leaders in government and civil society to commit to an increased and sustained support for women and girls' climate change initiatives.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 11, 2021 19:38 UTC