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When women shape water policies and programs alongside men, communities use water services more effectively and sustain them for longer. Mainstreaming Gender in Water Management, UNDP, 2006.
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With approaches that prioritize community well-being, resource efficiency, and long-term planning; women community, civic, and organizational leaders driving local and global sustainability initiatives vital for both environmental preservation and social equity.
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One recent study found that forest patches managed by women had 51% less deforestation than those managed by men. 5 Reasons to Support Women in Conservation, World Wildlife Foundation, 2024.
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Women hold 54% of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) positions in the U.S., nearly doubling from 28% in 2011. Why we need more Women Leaders in Sustainable Development, ecoSKILLS, 2025.
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In 2025, 63% of executive sustainability roles in big companies worldwide are held by women, a significant jump from 17% in 2015. The rise of female-led sustainability initiatives, climate tech startups, and corporate ESG leadership proves that women drive change at every level. Plasticks, 2025.
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Banks run by women lend less to big polluters. European Investment Bank, 2023.
Women Play Key Role in Addressing Climate Change
Key areas where women's empowerment improves climate outcomes
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In a review of 17 studies from around the world, the presence of women in conservation and natural resource management resulted in stricter and more sustainable extraction rules, greater compliance, more transparency and accountability, and better conflict resolution.
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When women are included in peace processes there is a 20% increase in the probability of an agreement lasting at least 2 years, and a 35% increase in the probability of an agreement lasting at least 15 years. UN Women
Research reveals why women-led farms are more sustainabl
Female farmers shown to be highly committed to sustainable farming practices prioritizing diversification, organic farming, and the long-term resource management
Spotlight: High school entrepreneur creates game-changing product to combat major issue with menstrual products
Reusable period underwear enters market where 12 billion pads and 7 million tampons are discarded annualllly, saving users from over 1,000 harmful chemicals
Unleashing opportunities for women in Africa with access to energy
When women have reliable access to energy, their ability to educate their children, run businesses, and improve their health and safety skyrockets.
Spotlight | Young Activist: Tori Tsui, Ecofeminist and Authour of It's Not Just You, Explores 'Eco-Anxiety'
#Young Activist: Tori Tsui's climate justice advocacy: intersections of feminism, mental health, and activism.
Celebrating Women Climate Heroes of 2024
Euronews Green honors seven diverse figures, from a young leader addressing eco-anxiety to a grandmother who was jailed protesting against Big Oil.
Spotlight | GME: One Woman, One Hospital, Substantial Reductions in Food Waste, Energy Consumption and C02 Emissions
#GenderMultiplierEffect: How One Woman Can Create a World of Change in Sustainability
Gender Differences in Climate Change Denial Linked to 'Threatened Masculinity'
'Threatened masculinity' predicts gaps in environmental attitudes between women and men.
Women favor climate actions that benefit future generations more than men
Berkeley study shows women consistently express greater support for measures that address climate change's long-term impacts
Women's leadership boosts company climate action
"The best way to meet climate goals – and boost profits – is to put women in charge."
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Educating girls is more effective for reducing greenhouse gas emissions than solar panels or electric vehicles. Project Drawdown.
Call Out: Support Women Led Climate Initiatives
Action: Support women led world change
The Growing Movement to Make Global Philanthropy More Feminist
Public-private partnerships with philanthropy in the mix offer a promising solution model.