Women are often amongst the most affected by climate change’s harsh realities, facing unique vulnerabilities that exacerbate existing gender inequalities. Yet, despite these challenges, women continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and leadership, driving transformative solutions in climate adaptation across Africa and beyond. To celebrate and amplify these efforts, an upcoming webinar titled “Women as Leaders in Climate Adaptation: Empowering Change” will explore women’s pivotal role in climate adaptation and highlight strategies to enhance their impact as agents of change. 

The webinar, scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM WAT on Zoom, is part of the GCA YouthADAPT Challenge, an annual competition and awards program jointly organized by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), African Development Bank (AfDB), and Climate Investment Funds (CIF). The YouthADAPT Challenge aims to drive inclusive growth, expand economic opportunities, and empower African youth in the climate space.  

Webinar Objectives: 

• Highlight Gendered Impact: Discuss the specific ways in which climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls, creating unique challenges and vulnerabilities. 

• Showcase Women-led Initiatives: Feature inspiring examples of women-led climate adaptation projects across Africa, illustrating the innovative solutions driven by women leaders. 

• Identify Leadership Barriers: Examine the obstacles that hinder women from assuming leadership roles in climate action, including social, economic, and institutional barriers. 

• Develop Empowerment Strategies: Formulate practical recommendations to support and empower women as leaders in climate adaptation efforts. 

• Encourage Knowledge Exchange: Provide a platform for knowledge sharing among climate experts, policymakers, and practitioners dedicated to gender-inclusive climate adaptation. 

Through this event, attendees will gain valuable insights into the critical role of women in climate adaptation, from addressing the immediate impacts to shaping long-term resilience strategies. With climate adaptation rapidly emerging as a pressing global priority, this webinar presents a unique opportunity to support gender equity in climate leadership, ensuring that women’s voices and solutions are integral to our collective response to the climate crisis. Register now and join us on the 5th of December for this insightful webinar using this link: https://tinyurl.com/YouthChallenge2022. 

About AfriLabs: 

AfriLabs is a Pan-African network of over 500 innovation hubs across 53 African countries designed to drive sustainable economic growth across the continent through investment, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. 

To learn more about the webinar contact Lisa on Lisa@afrilabs.com. For general information about AfriLabs visit www.afrilabs.com.  

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