A free public event will highlight the way gender affects the way people experience the climate crisis and different solutions required to ensure the best outcomes for everyone.
Held on September 18 at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Climate Connect: Gender and Climate Justice will be co-hosted by Geelong Sustainability, Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) and Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW).
With a keynote address by WELA chief executive Victoria McKenzie-McHarg, the event will feature a panel including Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation’s Corinna Eccles, Cloverdale Community Centre chief executive Liz Bonner, Julie Spec (WHWBSW) and Gender and Disaster Australia business development manager Melesa Osbourne.
Geelong Sustainability chief executive and MC Jane Spence said her organisation was proud to partner with WELA and WHWBSW to present the event.
“Gender plays a crucial role in shaping both our vulnerability to climate change and how we’re able to respond. By understanding the intersection of gender and climate, we can ensure that climate solutions are inclusive and impactful, for everyone.
“As we face rising temperatures, more frequent natural disasters and other climate impacts, it’s essential to understand how these challenges affect people differently – and to learn from those driving local climate action.”
WHWBSW chief executive Jodie Hill said she was looking forward to shining “much needed light on what is such an important issue”.
“Climate change disproportionately impacts women and gender-diverse people, exposing and widening existing inequalities,” she said.
“Centering their voices and leadership is essential to building resilience and creating real solutions.”
Visit events.humanitix.com/climateconnectgeelong to book your spot.
