Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Technological Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa

Ogechi Adeola

ISBN 10: 3031401239 / ISBN 13: 9783031401237

Published by Springer International Publishing, 2023

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This open access book explores the intersection of gender and climate change,suggests ways in which innovative technologies can accelerate climate reliefactions, and offers strategies for integrating climate change initiatives intonational policies and planning. By examining the devastating consequences ofclimate change on women and girls throughout the continent, the authorspose a crucial question: Does gender matter in climate change discussions inAfrica Political and social traditions have burdened women with greater vulnerabilityto the impacts of climate-related natural disasters, including violence,displacement, poverty, famine and lack of access to clean water. However,women are also key to effective and inclusive climate mitigation, adaptation,and decision-making. The authors provide a compelling discourse thatidentifi es the social and economic benefi ts for all citizens when genderinclusivepolicies shape equitable and targeted action plans, from mitigationto adaptation and funding.The UN's SDG 13 calls for urgent action and commitment to combat climatechange. The implementable and action-oriented propositions presented inthis book will be of interest to students, educators, practitioners, third-sectoractors, and policymakers committed to gender equality, sustainabledevelopment and climate action in Africa.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Technological Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031401239
• ISBN 13: 9783031401237
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 153H x 20D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 153 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 463 grams

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Synopsis

This open access book explores the intersection of gender and climate change, suggests ways in which innovative technologies can accelerate climate relief actions, and offers strategies for integrating climate change initiatives into national policies and planning. By examining the devastating consequences of climate change on women and girls throughout the continent, the authors pose a crucial question: Does gender matter in climate change discussions in Africa? 

Political and social traditions have burdened women with greater vulnerability to the impacts of climate-related natural disasters, including violence, displacement, poverty, famine and lack of access to clean water. However, women are also key to effective and inclusive climate mitigation, adaptation, and decision-making. The authors provide a compelling discourse that identifi es the social and economic benefi ts for all citizens when genderinclusive policies shape equitable and targeted action plans, from mitigationto adaptation and funding.

The UN’s SDG 13 calls for urgent action and commitment to combat climate change. The implementable and action-oriented propositions presented in this book will be of interest to students, educators, practitioners, third-sector actors, and policymakers committed to gender equality, sustainable development and climate action in Africa.

About the Author

Ogechi Adeola is Professor of Marketing, at Lagos Business School, Nigeria, and a member of the Board of Directors at the University of Kigali, Rwanda.

Olaniyi Evans is an Economist and Senior Lecturer at Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. His research interests focus on climate and technology studies.

Innocent Ngare is a Lecturer and a climate change specialist at Kenyatta University, Kenya.