Climate Change Archives – Page 3 of 3

Rush to Biofuel Market Bypasses Female Farmers

By Dominique Soguel ● Politics ● April 27, 2008

Women are most of the developing world’s farmers. But they are being left out of the rush to grow lucrative petrol alternatives because of their limited access to land, capital and technology, according to a major study released this week.

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India’s Forest Law Leaves Women Feeling Cut Out

By Aparna Pallavi ● Arts & Culture ● April 20, 2008

India’s land rights act enacted Jan. 1 was considered a major milestone for tribal and forest – dwelling communities. But women’s activists say it fails to protect the property rights of women, some of whom are forming collectives to hold on to land.

Women Turn Up Gender-Equity Heat at Climate Talks

By Bojana Stoparic ● Crime & Law ● September 25, 2007

In a warm-up meeting ahead of a major global-warming gathering in Bali in December, advocates pressed negotiators to include more women in the process and pay more attention to women’s special expertise and exposure to climate change.

Women Push for Seats at Climate Policy Table

By Bojana Stoparic ● Employment ● July 6, 2006

Women are not only expected to bear the brunt of global warming they are also often in the best position to redress environmental degradation. For these reasons women are pushing for more seats at tables where climate change is discussed.

For Many Women, Clean Water Means Safety, Freedom

By Nicole Itano ● Arts & Culture ● September 6, 2002

At the World Summit on Sustainable Development, an agreement was reached to promote clean water and sanitation facilities throughout developing nations, a pact that could have a profound impact on women’s lives.