The United Nations has assumed obligations in all policy areas and programs of gender mainstreaming.
Gender equality has yet to be attained anywhere in the world, however. Women and men have different societal and social roles and responsibilities. The legal situation of women and men differs greatly in many countries, as does their economic situation and their involvement and participation in decision-making. That is why it is not surprising that gender relations also play a role in climate change mitigation and adaptation to climate change. This has not yet been sufficiently taken into account, however, in the concrete implementation of climate policy at the local or national levels.
It is apparent that there is a paucity of data in the area of gender and climate change mitigation. Nevertheless, there is much to indicate what an important role gender relations play in seeking to understand the causes of climate change and its mitigation. Taking this role into account is of crucial importance if we are to successfully adapt to the consequences of climate change, some of which have already manifested themselves.
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