Gender policy and action plan 2021-2026 : promoting climate change actions that advance gender equality

Abstract

The Centre promotes and acknowledges the importance of a gender policy to be formally written, approved, internalized, and publicized so that it does not only give direction to the organization in practice, but is consistent with international commitments on climate change including, the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement and international best practice, to the extent possible. It holds the organization and its collaborating partners accountable to ensure that gender equality is a priority in addressing climate change. The policy is geared towards achieving a gender balanced environment both at the operational level of the organization and in the Centre’s climate investments1. This policy will be supported by a gender action plan that will guide the Centre in translating policy requirements into operational plans, instruments and tools linked to results and targets. Additionally, guidance notes, documents, and toolkits will be developed on specific areas of the policy where it becomes necessary. The policy and accompanying action plan necessitate accountability at varying levels, across the organization for it to be successful.