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Entry Points: Energy and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

The GEDSI Entry Points series supports UK PACT staff and implementing partners to better appreciate the relationships between GEDSI and sectors we work in, and the various ‘pathways’ that can help to strengthen both the approach and results. This brief focuses on the clean energy sector, providing guidance on reducing energy poverty, creating inclusive livelihoods and leadership opportunities, expanding market activities, and reducing the risk of harm for women and people from excluded groups.

Our approach to integrating Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into technical assistance requests

This info note sets out the approach we take to integrating GEDSI into the CLEAN Helpdesk, which provides technical assistance on climate, environment and nature. We provide GEDSI guidance at every stage, from reviewing the initial terms of reference, to including GEDSI experts in the technical assistance team, and finally reviewing technical assistance outputs from a GEDSI and safeguarding perspective.

Disability Inclusion Helpdesk Query 147 - Relationship between Disability and Organised Crime

This query undertakes research on the relationship between disability and organised crime overseas, at a global level. The aim is to identify any existing studies or reports on the topic, explore the impact of organised crime on individuals with disabilities, and assess whether there is further work or research required in this space to address the needs of people with disabilities who experience organised crime (e.g., access to justice and protection).

Key Considerations at the Intersection of Disasters, Climate Change and Gender-based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region

This learning paper explores the links between climate, GBV, and disasters in Asia and the Pacific and considers key actions GBV specialists working in settings affected by climate change and disasters can take. Drawing from a desk review of relevant resources, it begins with a brief overview of the intersections of GBV, climate, and disasters, highlighting evidence that women and girls are often the most negatively affected by climate change and disasters yet the most excluded from climate action and disaster risk reduction (DRR), preparedness, response, and recovery.