CMARN Webinar: Climate Mobility And Women In Africa: Challenges and Oppurtunities

30.01.2024: Our Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Nassim Majidi alongside Johannes Tarvainen from the Africa Borderlands Centre, UNDP, shared insights at the recent webinar on "Climate Mobility And Women In Africa: Challenges and Opportunities" organised by CMARN (Climate Mobility Africa Research Network).

Sharing findings from our research projects in Eastern Africa, Dr. Nassim highlighted that women are often best placed to devise and drive responses given their significantly higher level of awareness. Their inclusion and meaningful participation / leadership in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts is crucial but cultural norms, gendered labour division and limitations to their political representation may limit their potential/roles.

The conversation addressed the need for multi-stakeholder engagement and partnerships to encourage transfer of tech/expertise that can lead to better adaptive capacities for the specific protection needs of women. We need to localise funding for organisations on the frontline and facilitate cross-sectoral partnerships to target different needs at different phases of the migration cycle.