The Gender and Climate Nexus
BODMANDO'S INSIGHTS
Understanding the Gender and Climate Nexus
The gender and climate nexus refers to the intersection of gender inequality and climate change, illustrating how men and women experience climate impacts differently. Women, especially in developing regions, are disproportionately affected due to their roles in agriculture, water management, and care giving. These societal roles, combined with economic disparities and limited access to resources such as land, education, and decision-making power, make women particularly vulnerable to environmental changes like droughts, floods, and climate-related disasters.
At Bodmando Consulting Group, we recognize that addressing climate change requires more than just environmental solutions; it necessitates tackling gender inequality as well. Without incorporating gender-responsive approaches, climate action efforts will be incomplete. By understanding the unique challenges faced by women and integrating these insights into our strategies, we aim to promote gender equality and build climate resilience in communities.
BODMANDO'S INSIGHTS
How we Integrate the Gender and Climate Nexus in Our Services
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
At Bodmando, we ensure that our MEL frameworks account for gender and climate considerations by tracking both gender equality and climate resilience indicators. Our evaluations focus on how climate initiatives affect men and women differently and help clients design interventions that are sensitive to these nuances.
How We Implement It
- Create tool kits that include checklists for gender-responsive climate action.
- Provide templates for integrating gender and climate into program design and evaluation.
- Offer resources for ongoing monitoring of gender and climate-related outcomes
Policy, Strategy, and Programme Design
In our policy and program design services, Bodmando ensures that gender and climate issues are addressed from the outset. We work with clients to design strategies that incorporate gender-responsive approaches, ensuring that women are actively involved in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
How We Implement It
- Create tool kits that include checklists for gender-responsive climate action.
- Provide templates for integrating gender and climate into program design and evaluation.
- Offer resources for ongoing monitoring of gender and climate-related outcomes
Institutional Strengthening
Bodmando supports organizations in adopting systems and processes that incorporate the gender and climate nexus. We help clients build institutional capacity to respond to climate challenges in a way that promotes gender equality and strengthens the overall climate resilience of organizations.
How We Implement It
- Train staff on gender-responsive and climate-sensitive practices.
- Create institutional policies that prioritize gender equity in climate action.
- Conduct organizational assessments to identify gaps in gender and climate responsiveness.
Capacity Strengthening
In our policy and program design services, Bodmando ensures that gender and climate issues are addressed from the outset. We work with clients to design strategies that incorporate gender-responsive approaches, ensuring that women are actively involved in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
How We Implement It
- Offer gender-sensitive training in climate adaptation, disaster risk management, and sustainable practices.
- Provide targeted leadership training for women to take on roles in climate governance.
- Strengthen community-level capacity to integrate gender considerations into climate resilience efforts.
Development of Toolkits
Bodmando supports organizations in adopting systems and processes that incorporate the gender and climate nexus. We help clients build institutional capacity to respond to climate challenges in a way that promotes gender equality and strengthens the overall climate resilience of organizations.
How We Implement It
- Train staff on gender-responsive and climate-sensitive practices.
- Create institutional policies that prioritize gender equity in climate action.
- Conduct organizational assessments to identify gaps in gender and climate responsiveness.
