As specialists in gender equality and social inclusion, climate justice is a priority for us. Climate change is making existing inequalities worse and having profound impacts on the people and communities we work with.
We bring our gender equality and social inclusion expertise to the climate change space and mainstream climate justice throughout our work.
Our vision is for a just, sustainable and resilient world with equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
The countries that have contributed the least to global warming are experiencing the worst impacts of climate change. Unequal distributions of power and resources increases the risks that people face from the climate crisis.
Women and girls, people with disabilities, and other socially excluded groups are often most affected as they are more likely to live in poverty, and less likely to have access to the information and resources they need to adapt. Responses to climate-related disasters are often not accessible for people with disabilities and don’t take into account the increased risks of gender-based violence.
The voice and inclusion of excluded groups is critical to taking the action the world needs. Inclusive climate action also creates opportunities to promote equality.
Our work on climate justice brings our gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) expertise to the climate change response. We have an in-depth understanding of the wide-ranging effects of climate change and the connections with GESI.
We partner with civil society, governments and the private sector to ensure gender equality and social inclusion is at the heart of climate action. We partner with civil society to amplify their voice and promote their leadership.
We support organisations working on climate change, environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction to increase their ambition on GESI in their work by providing high-quality training, participatory GESI audits, and technical assistance.
We produce cutting edge research and guidance, highlighting the linkages between climate change and areas including disability inclusion, education, energy and infrastructure, gender-based violence, and women’s economic empowerment. We also produced the first report on integrating a gender lens in the voluntary carbon market.
If you would like to hear more about our work on Climate Justice, please reach out to Rebekah Martin, Climate Justice Lead, rebekah.martin@sddirect.org.uk.
By Sue Phillips
Sue Phillips reflects on the opportunities presented by voluntary carbon markets to empower women and promote gender equality. From COP26 agreements to gender-focused initiatives, this blog discusses how climate finance can drive inclusive projects and amplify women's roles in combating climate change.
By Rebekah Martin
Rebekah Martin delves into the intersection of climate action, gender equality, and social inclusion, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies at COP26. Discover how climate processes can better address the needs of marginalised groups, contributing to equitable outcomes and sustainable development.
By Adessou Kossivi
Explore the pressing need for dedicated financing to address loss and damage caused by climate-induced hazards. This blog by Adessou Kossivi from Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) highlights the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities and the crucial role of social protection and solidarity in climate justice. Learn how these efforts can empower communities to rebuild sustainably.
"The forest is everything to us".
By Danielle Cornish-Spencer, SDDirect Head of Portfolio Equal Education, and Jummai Joseph, GESI and Safeguarding State Advisor, PLANE
At SDDirect we are working to embed safeguarding into a range of climate programmes so that people can be kept safe from harm and to uphold inclusive and ethical commitments. This blog from Anna Gawn, Loulou Shah and Rebekah Martin explores why this is so important.
As thousands gather in Baku for the UN climate conference, it is essential that addressing injustice and promoting equality is at the heart of the discussion.
