Cop26 Vows To Change The Sexist Climate Finance System

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Among the topics discussed at the COP26 Climate conference: changing the existing climate finance system to include more women

have a financial account compared with 72% of men. Given that climate finance is part of the wider financial system, it is not surprising that it is also exclusionary. Climate finance is a broad term that refers to public, private, and philanthropic flows of funds toward climate change actions.

The priorities being addressed by majority of climate finance flows do not correspond to the needs of women. In climate finance, most investments can be categorized into mitigation and adaptation. The former focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions or capturing carbon, while the latter responds to climate disruption. As women bear the brunt of the burden of climate crisis— aboutare women— investments in climate change adaptation is crucial.

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Whatever men do alone is sexist smh these days

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