Women on the Front Lines of Change: Empowerment in the Face of Climate and Displacement

In the wake of extreme weather and other climate change disruptions, women are disproportionately at risk of violence and displacement. At the same time, in their roles as providers, caretakers, and leaders, women around the world are already helping communities on the front lines of climate change adapt to changing realities. As more people migrate to find better lives, the work and leadership of women will be more important than ever to helping vulnerable communities cope with the effects of climate change.

Join us for a discussion of how climate displacement is changing the role of women in their communities and how women are leading their communities to overcome its impacts. With panelists from the development sector, academia, and journalism, we will look at this issue globally and dive into individual stories of resilience and leadership.

Moderator

• Meaghan Parker - Senior Writer/Editor, Environmental Change and Security Program

Panelists

• Eleanor Blomstrom - Program Director, Head of Office, Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO)
• Maxine Burkett - Global Fellow; Professor, William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai’i
• Justine Calma - Environmental Justice Reporter/Fellow, Grist; Ida B. Wells Fellow, The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute
• Verona Collantes - Intergovernmental Specialist, Focal Point on Climate Change/UNFCCC Process, UN Women