The Elders [to 12 March 2016]
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Opinion 6 March 2016
Gender equality and climate change: the vital link for success beyond Paris
From assessing the “people-centred” COP21 Paris Agreement and how those on the frontlines can help the world in tackling climate change, to ensuring that women are empowered to make their voices heard, Mary Robinson marks International Women’s Day by highlighting the link between gender equality and climate justice.
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Guest blog Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner 6 March 2016
Rising sea levels: “Our islands will one day be wiped off the map: what will happen to our women?”
Climate activist and poet Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner marks International Women’s Day by celebrating the strength and resilience of Marshall Islands’ women and highlights the importance of including women in tackling climate change.