{"id":35626,"date":"2022-11-14T12:20:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T12:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?p=35626"},"modified":"2022-11-15T14:14:45","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T14:14:45","slug":"exploring-the-role-of-women-in-climate-actions-for-cop-27s-gender-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/blog\/exploring-the-role-of-women-in-climate-actions-for-cop-27s-gender-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the role of women in Climate Action for COP 27’s Gender Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In parallel with the negotiations talks, the COP27 Egyptian Presidency has organised a number of key thematic days at the event, featuring several panel discussions to showcase the voices of youth, women and civil society, and how climate change continues to impact them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABL Group has joined the Gender Day Campaign! As the organisers of COP27 state,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The role of women in dealing with all aspects of the climate change challenge is central, crucial and indispensable. Women continue to bear a disproportionate burden from the adverse impacts of climate change, and despite some progress having been made over recent years, the gender perspective needs further work to be fully integrated into the processes of formulating and implementing policies and actions on the ground. The Gender Day aims to bring this issue to the forefront and to provide a platform to discuss existing challenges and to share success stories from around the world with a view to increasing awareness and sharing experiences and promoting gender sensitive and responsive policies, strategies and actions. The day will shed light on the woman\u2019s role in adapting to climate change.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Catch up with some of the women that make up ABL from across the globe, to discover their personal views on Climate Change, how it effects their work, and how we must do more…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is climate action important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Our goal is a world of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. We must pull together to make a difference, the future of our planet is often caused by human activity which is threatening the way we live and behave. By addressing climate change now in unity, we can build a sustainable world to benefit all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa Carroll, Sustainability Director, London<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Living in Africa, I would answer this in terms of consideration of developing countries. Developing countries are most vulnerable to climate change, as it aggravates the effects of population growth, poverty, and rapid urbanisation. Thus, action to inhibit climate change are essential in terms of socioeconomic advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anne Myers, Principal Surveyor\/Country Manager, South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Climate action is important to us all. It is about the future of our planet. It\u2019s about what we leave behind us for the next generations. It\u2019s about ensuring that our successors get to enjoy the same wonders of this planet that we did without feeling hapless about their future prospects, safety, security and living space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carmela Freidman, Naval Architect\/Senior consultant, London<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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How do you see your role in climate change action\/responsibility. Do you take steps \u2013 big or small \u2013 to make a difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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My role both as an individual and country manager is to lead by example in mitigating climate change in my everyday activities. The ability to slow the progress of this change is the sum of all efforts, big and small. Personally, my focus is always to be less of a consumer, thus placing less demand on the environment at large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anne Myers, Principal Surveyor\/Country Manager, South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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