Gender dynamics, biodiversity, collective thinking: Key elements of the WEFE approach

Gender dynamics play a crucial role within the water–energy–food–ecosystems (WEFE) nexus, as women often have different roles and responsibilities related to water, energy, and food production. Moreover, in many contexts, women are disproportionately affected by water scarcity, lack of access to cle...

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Autores principales: McCartney, Matthew P., Ringler, Claudia
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145089
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description Gender dynamics play a crucial role within the water–energy–food–ecosystems (WEFE) nexus, as women often have different roles and responsibilities related to water, energy, and food production. Moreover, in many contexts, women are disproportionately affected by water scarcity, lack of access to clean energy, and food insecurity. However, most emerging nexus approaches have been narrowly focused on resource efficiency and technocratic ‘fixes’ that do not adequately consider the impacts of resource use and development on women. Typically, these approaches fail to ask who these nexus innovations are serving: who makes decisions, on whose behalf? Who does the work, who bears the risks or costs, and who reaps the benefits? Recognizing that empowering women and promoting gender equality in decision-making processes related to the WEFE nexus is essential for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs), the CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains incorporates gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) perspectives into all our research. As you can explore below, we have developed tools, guidelines, and training materials that promote GESI approaches and that aim to ensure resource management strategies are inclusive and effective for all members of society.
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spelling CGSpace1450892025-04-15T19:05:51Z Gender dynamics, biodiversity, collective thinking: Key elements of the WEFE approach McCartney, Matthew P. Ringler, Claudia water management renewable energy food security ecosystems biodiversity forests agriculture river basins climate change resource management gender equity governance Gender dynamics play a crucial role within the water–energy–food–ecosystems (WEFE) nexus, as women often have different roles and responsibilities related to water, energy, and food production. Moreover, in many contexts, women are disproportionately affected by water scarcity, lack of access to clean energy, and food insecurity. However, most emerging nexus approaches have been narrowly focused on resource efficiency and technocratic ‘fixes’ that do not adequately consider the impacts of resource use and development on women. Typically, these approaches fail to ask who these nexus innovations are serving: who makes decisions, on whose behalf? Who does the work, who bears the risks or costs, and who reaps the benefits? Recognizing that empowering women and promoting gender equality in decision-making processes related to the WEFE nexus is essential for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs), the CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains incorporates gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) perspectives into all our research. As you can explore below, we have developed tools, guidelines, and training materials that promote GESI approaches and that aim to ensure resource management strategies are inclusive and effective for all members of society. 2024-04-17 2024-06-10T15:25:02Z 2024-06-10T15:25:02Z Newsletter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145089 en https://storage.googleapis.com/cgiarorg/2024/06/NEXUS-Gains-Newsletter-April-2024.pdf Open Access application/pdf CGIAR McCartney, M.; Ringler, C. 2024. Gender dynamics, biodiversity, collective thinking: Key elements of the WEFE approach. Newsletter, April 2024. Montpellier, France: CGIAR. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145089
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renewable energy
food security
ecosystems
biodiversity
forests
agriculture
river basins
climate change
resource management
gender
equity
governance
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Ringler, Claudia
Gender dynamics, biodiversity, collective thinking: Key elements of the WEFE approach
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title_short Gender dynamics, biodiversity, collective thinking: Key elements of the WEFE approach
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topic water management
renewable energy
food security
ecosystems
biodiversity
forests
agriculture
river basins
climate change
resource management
gender
equity
governance
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