Recommendation 8

It is well established that women and girls are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, particularly those who experience multiple forms of marginalisation such as age, disability and ethnicity. Being situated at the forefront of the climate crisis means that women and girls are uniquely positioned to act as agents of change. This means that women and girls’ active participation in the design and delivery of ICF programmes is more likely to drive longer-lasting and meaningful climate and nature outcomes against the priorities of the communities they serve. We therefore welcome the government’s reassurance that it is committed to gender responsiveness and inclusivity across the UK’s ICF portfolio. (Conclusion, Paragraph 36)