The document titled “Gender and Climate Change: A Climate Equity Vision for Now” by Asar Social Impact Advisors, published on April 25, 2023, presents a framework addressing the intersection of gender and climate change in India. Recognizing that women, especially from marginalized communities, are disproportionately affected by climate impacts, the framework emphasizes the need for their inclusion in climate policies and decision-making processes.

Developed in two phases, the framework first identifies the root causes of gender inequalities linked to climate vulnerabilities and proposes strategies that integrate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation efforts. These strategies are aligned with national government schemes to ensure relevance and applicability. In the second phase, feedback from stakeholders working in gender and climate change was incorporated to refine the framework.

Central to the framework is the promotion of inclusive governance by integrating women and marginalized groups, particularly indigenous communities, into all levels of decision-making. It advocates for innovative capacity-building and empowerment measures, adopting a rights-based, transformative approach to achieve long-term inclusive governance.

This evolving framework aims to bolster women’s leadership and resilience against climate change, ensuring that their voices and experiences shape effective and equitable climate action.