Women leading climate action
Group work within the framework of the project "WOMEN AT THE HEAD OF CLIMATE ACTION" funded by GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR GREEN AND GENDER ACTION "GAGGA" three women's civil society organizations in consortium: ASSOCIATION MAMA ODARI (Kalemie/DRC), FADESCO (Burundi), AUBE NOUVELLE POUR LES FEMMES (Maniema/DRC) organized a two-day meeting from September 13 to 14, 2024 in Kalemie/DRC for the development of a common advocacy agenda in favor of climate justice in the African Great Lakes region.
In a world where global warming poses a growing threat, it is essential to recognize the crucial role that women can play in combating this phenomenon. As part of the project “Women Leading Climate Action”, funded by the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA), three women’s civil society organizations – Association Mama Odari (Kalemie/DRC), FADESCO (Burundi) and Aube Nouvelle pour les Femmes (Maniema/DRC) – met in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of Congo, from 13 to 14 September 2024. This meeting helped to develop a common advocacy agenda for climate justice in the African Great Lakes region.
The Context
The Great Lakes region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including deforestation, soil erosion and extreme climate variations. Women, who are often the primary managers of natural resources and households, are on the front lines of these challenges. Their involvement in climate action is therefore not only beneficial, but essential.
Women’s engagement in the fight against global warming is not only a matter of gender equality, but also a necessity for a sustainable future. Initiatives such as those led by the Mama Odari Association, FADESCO and Aube Nouvelle pour les Femmes are inspiring examples of how women can lead climate action. By joining forces and sharing knowledge, they can provide innovative and sustainable solutions to address climate challenges in the Great Lakes region.
Together, let's build a future where women are key players in climate justice.