Deutsche Welle
Growing up in a South African township, Ndivile Mokoena realized early
that women, children and society's poorest are hit hardest by
environmental issues. Now she works for gender equality and climate
justice globally.
A film by Stefan Möhl
Women are more likely to die as a consequence of drought, flooding or
heat waves. And — as long as political and economic power lies with men
— they will continue to find it more difficult adapt to dramatic
changes in their environment resulting from climate change, says climate
and gender activist, Ndivile Mokoena.
Mokoena works for GenderCC, an organization that promotes gender equality
in climate protection worldwide. The South African engages
internationally and in her home country to get women involved in climate
policy and projects.
In Johannesburg, Mokoena helps educate
women in urban farming practises, which she hopes will not only help
them adapt to climate change but will also increase their independence.
GenderCC Project goal
Empowering women and integrating
gender as well as social aspects into urban climate policies in several
pilot cities around the world.
Climate Impact
An
equal society has better prospects of protecting their environment. By
integrating social issues such as poverty alleviation and gender
equality into urban climate policy, cities are presented with
an opportunity to enhance their response to climate issues.
Project countries
South Africa, Indonesia and India.
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