Germany, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland invest in women for a climate-resilient future - UN Women Asia and the Pacific | UN Women – Asia-Pacific

Germany, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland invest in women for a climate-resilient future | UN Women - Asia-Pacific

“In the face of an evolving climate crisis, the commitment of our partners signals a profound acknowledgment of the criticality of the collective power of women and the most marginalized groups in transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for equitable and sustainable development,” said Alia El-Yassir, Regional Director of UN Women in Asia and the Pacific.

By scaling up innovation, methodologies, and knowledge generated from the first phase, UN Women and UNEP aim to triple the number of women supported by the programme. By the year 2027, more than 100,000 women are expected to benefit from improved access to climate-resilient livelihoods and services.

“Leaving no one behind is central to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. To advance the just transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient economies and societies, our actions must prioritize the needs of persons in vulnerable situations and marginalized communities. UNEP appreciates the support of partners for EmPower, which helps to drive these efforts,” said Marlene Nilsson, UNEP’s Regional Director and Representative, a.i. for Asia and the Pacific.

The EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies Programme (EmPower) is dedicated to empowering women and marginalized communities to take the lead in building resilient communities.

For more information:

Maria Holtsberg, Portfolio Lead for Humanitarian Action, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change

UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Parimita Mohanty, Programme Management Officer for Renewable Energy

UNEP Asia and the Pacific