The link between female leadership and sustainability is not often made – and yet, it is paramount to future proofing our planet.

Globally, only 34 women serve as heads of government and state in 31 countries. At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt last year, only seven of the 110 leaders present were female while less than 34% of countries’ negotiation staff were female with some teams made up of more than 90% males. These delegations participate in negotiations on key climate issues such as limiting fossil fuel use and funding. 

Women also have less of a voice when it comes to reporting on climate change with recent data showing just 27% of voices quoted in online climate change news belonged to women.

This indicates the tough road ahead – with some experts saying that gender equality will take another 130 years if we continue at this rate. But perhaps, what’s needed is to look back, and reflect on female representation and contribution according to history.

Read more at: https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/unearthing-the-power-of-female-leadership-in-sustainability/