The gendered impact of heatwaves and water crisis in India

The article highlights the importance of integrating climate action and gender inclusion in businesses within Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs), emphasizing that companies with higher proportions of women in leadership are more likely to have effective climate commitments. It identifies barriers such as lack of knowledge, siloed teams, low awareness, funding constraints, complex disclosure processes, and the scarcity of women in leadership roles. The article cites examples from Indonesia, Pakistan, and Brazil, where companies are successfully integrating gender and climate strategies, and calls for more such initiatives to achieve meaningful climate action and women’s empowerment in EMDEs.