United Nations agencies in Rome celebrate International Women’s Day 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

14:00 - 15:30

Women’s increased participation in climate change adaptation is crucial for a more sustainable world. Despite this, women are severely underrepresented in decisions on climate change solutions.

At COP26, only 35% of party delegations were women. Although some progress has been made in gender parity in climate leadership, it is estimated that at the current rate, full gender parity will not be achieved until 2068.

The lack of fair representation of women in climate change adaptation results in responses that do not address the unique needs of the diverse groups of people affected by climate change.

International Women’s Day 2022 is an opportunity to demonstrate the potential and achievements of women in climate change action, while calling for increased participation of women in leadership roles.

Join the Rome-based United Nations agencies as they celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss women’s role in climate change adaptation.

Welcome remarks:

• Valerie Guarnieri, Assistant Executive Director, WFP
• Jo Puri, Associate Vice-President, IFAD

Keynote address: H.E. Elissa A. Golberg, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the Rome-based agencies

Panel discussion on strengthening women’s role in climate adaptation:

• Elham Youssefian, Inclusive Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction Adviser, International Disability Alliance
• Carla Madueño, Ecologist & Climate Youth Activist, Youth in Landscape Initiative
• Andria Grosvernor, Deputy Executive Director, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency

Q&A: Jemimah Njuki, Director for Africa, IFPRI 

Closing remarks: Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director General, FAO