News & Events
Stay informed about all news from the Women’s Major Group. Here you can find the latest articles, events, campaigns, tools and more related to sustainable development, Agenda 2030, sustainable development goals, indicators, the high level political forum, etc …
Save the date: Gender-Just Climate Solutions
Women and men from around the world present their good practices as well as their roles in sustainable local economies and climate solutions. The event will highlight a few key ‘gender-just’ solut [...]
Morning session: Climate change and gender inequality: turning the double injustice into an opportunity
On the eve of COP21 Gender Day, we invite you to discuss the importance of promoting gender equality and the full participation of women in the fight against climate change in order to contribute [...]
COP21 Gender Events at Global Landscapes Forum
For those of you going to COP21, please visit the Gender Pavilion at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF). On Sunday, December 6, there is a series of interactive sessions on different topics. See fl [...]
Women Fighting to Save the Planet: Eleanor Blomstrom at the French National Television
"Women are also bringing solutions and women have been part of this conversation. Women are at the table. Those voices just need to be more visible." Eleanor Blomstrom (WEDO & WMG me [...]
Women’s Stories From the Climate Frontlines
The Asian‐Pacific Resource and Research Centre (ARROW) will launch a series of postcards featuring women’s stories from climate change affected communities in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives [...]
WMG Organizing Partner Priscilla M Achakpa on Vogue!
"Where is the future of young people if we don’t do anything? Priscilla Achakpa is an environmental activist from Nigeria. As executive director of the Women Environmental Programme, Achakpa has i [...]
Save the date: Women & Gender Constituency Climate Generations Space
Join us to check-in about where the WMG efforts and advocacy should be going. It would be a great follow up to the Feminist Forum we held in September. Venue: outside of the official UN Space Date [...]
Paris: Women & Gender Constituency exhibition Space
Women & Gender Constituency, with the help of the Women's Major Group, opened up our exhibition space, located in the Space Generation Climate Zone C. Stand C50. Come learn about local solutio [...]
SIDE Event: Women at the front line of climate change take action for system change
APWLD, IBON International, GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice and LIFE are hosting a side-event tomorrow 4.45pm – 6:15 at Le Bourget, Room 04. To see the list of speakers access here. [...]
Population and Sustainable Development Alliance at COP21
Joint event with the Population & Sustainable Development Alliance (PSDA) on 1 Dec at the Climate Generations area and the WGC space - on 4 Dec from 1-3 pm. Women's Stories from the Climate Fron [...]