Gender consideration in environmental concerns and plans

Rural-urban migration in China has led to changes in traditional gender roles and divisions of labor. As millions of rural Chinese have migrated to cities for work, traditional roles have shifted. Men now often work in construction or factories, taking on roles traditionally seen as masculine. Women also work outside the home in manufacturing or service jobs, challenging typical feminine roles. However, women still face discrimination and often occupy lower-paying jobs. Rural-urban migration has contributed greatly to China's urbanization over the past few decades and reshaped gender norms, though traditional divisions of labor persist to some extent.

This document discusses gender issues related to climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and management. It emphasizes the need for gender mainstreaming in policies and programs to address these issues. Specifically, it highlights how climate-related hazards and disasters disproportionately impact women. It also recognizes women's important roles and skills in disaster management. The document calls for addressing gender inequality through actions like collecting gender-disaggregated data and ensuring women's participation in leadership and decision-making. It provides information on relevant international and national policies, including the Sustainable Development Goals and Philippines laws on gender mainstreaming.

In this presentation before the City of Jacksonville's Special Committee on Resiliency, I discuss the origins of the environmental justice movement in the United States, describe how the concept evolved in academic literature, and provide examples of policies that promote the multi-faceted concept of environmental justice.

Ifeoma Quinette Anugwa SEMINAR Developing Resilience to Climate Change and Achieving Food Security in West Africa: Follow up Action from the UN Food Systems Summit Co-Organized by West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) and IFPRI SEP 30, 2021 - 09:00 AM TO 10:30 AM EDT

Transgender people are individuals whose gender identities do not correspond with their biological sex. Transgender is an umbrella term that includes people who identify as transsexual, transgender, transvestite, genderqueer or non-binary. Transgender people face many social and legal challenges including discrimination, lack of access to healthcare and education, and difficulty exercising basic civil and legal rights.

This document discusses overpopulation in Pakistan and proposed strategies to address it. It notes issues caused by overpopulation like hunger, poverty, pollution and lack of infrastructure. Current population statistics for Pakistan are provided, showing a high population growth rate and indicators like maternal mortality. The document outlines goals to stabilize population growth and reduce fertility. Long-term objectives include universal access to family planning services and lowering the fertility rate. Short-term objectives promote healthy timing of pregnancy. Strategies proposed include visiting health centers, conducting interviews and distributing information. Target audiences are newlyweds and young people. Messages focus on having smaller families. Allies include health departments while adversaries could include religious leaders and older generations. Raising awareness through various media is discussed.

IFPRI Policy Seminar “Beijing +20 and Beyond: How Gender Research Is Changing the Landscape of Food Policy” October 14, 2015. Presentation by Claudia Ringler, IFPRI.

This document summarizes key concepts related to environmental justice. It defines environmental justice as "the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies." It notes that environmental justice stems from the intersection of civil rights and environmentalism and focuses on addressing the disproportionate environmental impacts experienced by marginalized communities. Factors like economic resources, social capital, and structural discrimination can influence exposure to environmental hazards as well as health outcomes.

This document discusses environmental policy and issues in Pakistan. It provides background on the history of modern environmental policy beginning in the 1960s. It outlines Pakistan's national environmental policy and strategies, including the National Conservation Strategy and National Environmental Action Plan. Major environmental problems facing Pakistan are identified as acid rain, air pollution, water pollution, and overpopulation. The high costs of environmental degradation to Pakistan's economy are noted. The document calls on youth to actively participate in environmental protection and change bad habits to help tackle problems.

This document discusses property rights and different property regimes for managing natural resources. It defines four types of property: private, state, common, and open access. Private property relies on voluntary exchange and defined individual ownership rights. State property is managed by the government for public use. Common property is owned collectively by a group with shared norms and rules for sustainable use. Open access resources have no defined ownership rights, leading to overexploitation without management systems. The document also examines alternative resource management approaches like privatization, public management, and collective action, outlining conditions where each may be suitable.

This document discusses gender based violence in Nepal. It defines gender based violence as acts that harm women physically, sexually, or psychologically. In Nepal, women face domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and harmful traditional practices. Surveys show that around 23% of Nepalis feel domestic violence is acceptable. The types of gender based violence discussed include domestic violence, custodial violence, public violence and trafficking, and violence during conflicts. The document presents statistics on violence against women in Nepal from national surveys and human rights reports. It concludes by recommending preventive measures like awareness programs, empowerment training, strong laws and policies, and fast courts to combat gender based violence in the country.

This document discusses the roles of several influential women in environmentalism and sustainable development. It introduces Rachel Carson, known for her book Silent Spring about the impacts of pesticides on nature. Maria Cherkasova is highlighted as a journalist and ecologist in Russia. Vandana Shiva and Wangari Maathai are presented as environmental activists advocating for traditional farming and reforestation, respectively. Medha Patkar and Sugathakumari led important movements involving dams and forest protection in India. Mayilamma protested the environmental impacts of Coca-Cola in her village. Overall the document emphasizes the importance of women's perspectives and participation in environmental issues and development.

The environmental movement aims to promote sustainability, reuse, source reduction, and innovation to protect the planet. Key events included Rachel Carson's 1962 book Silent Spring about pesticides, the first Earth Day in 1970, and the establishment of the EPA. Important leaders were Rachel Carson, Al Gore, Gifford Pinchot, John Muir, and Theodore Roosevelt. The movement has led to recycling, reduced pollution, cleaner air and water, and a focus on green technology and energy, though these solutions also have costs and limitations. Overall the environmental movement has significantly impacted economies, lifestyles, laws, and how people view protecting the environment.

GRB presentation for 2nd Gender Focal Point conferernce Colombo Plan, Negombo, Sri Lanka, 4th May 2017

This document discusses key concepts related to gender and development. It defines gender as socially constructed differences between men and women, whereas sex refers to biological characteristics. Two approaches to development are described: Women in Development, which focuses on integrating women, and Gender and Development, which challenges existing gender roles. Gender socialization and stereotyping are explained as processes that influence the roles and expectations assigned to each sex. Selected concepts central to gender and development thinking include culture, gender relations, discrimination, and empowerment.