Shama Obaed, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has said ensuring women's participation is essential to tackle the impacts of climate change, for which coordinated initiatives and adequate, sustainable funding are indispensable. She made the remarks at an event on Friday (November 13).
Climate finance for women's leadership
Shama Obaed said that to ensure women's leadership and participation in climate action, the collection of gender-disaggregated data must be strengthened. She also stressed the need to bolster knowledge management and ensure women's effective access to climate finance.Call for coordinated approach
The environment adviser said the ministry would work in coordination with civil society organisations alongside the environment ministry in this regard. She also called for effective steps and adequate funding to implement climate commitments.Analysts observe that women play a critical role in addressing climate change impacts, yet they often remain marginalised due to a lack of funding and policy support. Shama Obaed's remarks are being viewed as a positive direction towards climate justice and women's empowerment.
