Briefing on Women and Net Zero Economy | Social Development Direct

Date published

01 Apr 2021

This briefing compliments the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) Helpdesk's Primer on Women's Economic Empowerment and Climate Change, by considering changes in garment, agriculture, and energy supply chains to identify opportunities for the transition to a net-zero economy to deliver decent job opportunities for women.

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WOW Net Zero Economy Briefing	594.14 KB

Type of resource

Guidance

Area of work this relates to

Green Economies and Infrastructure

Climate Justice

Project this relates to

Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) Programme

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