Are Women the Climate Change Solution We're Looking For?
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Provided by: Ecosia|Published on: December 3, 2022
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Synopsis
- This short video highlights the vulnerability of women to climate change and the critical role they play in adapting to it and protecting the environment.
- The video explains the barriers women face in the agricultural, social, and political spheres and the importance of gender equality as a climate solution.
Subjects: Economics, Civics, Health
Authors: Ecosia
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This empowering video explains women's essential role in sustainability projects, disaster response, and community mobilization.
- The video also highlights women leading non-governmental organizations focused on sustainability initiatives, like tree planting.
Additional Prerequisites
- Before watching the video, students should have a general understanding of the effects of climate change and the benefits of trees.
- At the bottom of the video, you can select which part of the video you would like to skip to.
Differentiation
- This resource can also be used in civics classes during lessons about gender inequality, environmental justice, and women's rights.
- Challenge students to come up with ways to increase women's access to education and decision-making in their country.
- As a follow-up activity, students can research and report on a woman-led sustainability or environment organization of their choosing.
- For more inspiring stories about the women on the front lines of climate change, watch this video about one woman's efforts to protect her local environment and this video about a community's tree-growing project.
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About the Partner Provider
Ecosia
Ecosia is the search engine that plants trees with its ads revenue. They have a YouTube Channel that has educational content as well to further their mission: to regenerate degraded landscapes, support rural communities and establish climate justice, one tree at a time.
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