UN Women at COP29: Calling for a push on gender equality in climate action
At the United Nations Conferences of the Parties (COPs) 29 on climate change in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November 2024, UN Women will press on the need for gender-responsive just transitions away from dependence on fossil fuels, work to ensure that women and girls are included in climate adaptation and mitigation plans and programmes, and press for gender-responsive climate finance.
COP29’s Gender Day will take place on 21 November, and feature a high-level event on gender equality, transparency, and accountability.
Media opportunities
A Press Conference on “Gender Equality in Climate Action” will be held on 21 November at 12pm (Baku time). Members of the media will hear from UN Women Spokesperson Dr. Jemimah Njuki, Chief of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Section, and a member of civil society will discuss women’s needs, priorities and current gaps in climate action.
Place: Baku Stadium
Room name: Press Conference – Karabakh, Area D
Local room name: Press 1
Available also on webcast (live and on-demand) through our Schedule of COP 29 events page and the UN Climate Change App.
Interviews with UN Women Spokespersons or with activists on the area of gender and climate, either remotely or in person in Baku, can be arranged by reaching out to Janine Kandel on ([ Click to reveal ]) and Maria Sanchez Aponte ([ Click to reveal ]).
A press release will be shared with the media on Gender Day, 21 Nov.
Background Information
Women and girls around the world are key actors in the push for a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, making their voices heard and actions felt as activists, policymakers, and political leaders.
UN Women is calling the Parties to:
- respect, protect, and fulfill the human rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse people;
- promote their voice, agency, leadership and participation;
- address the risks of violence against women and girls caused by climate change,
- with sufficient and targeted funding;
- and prioritizing a just transition through the creation of decent jobs for women in the green, blue and care economies.
