Bridging the Gender Gap

Bridging the Gender Gap was implemented by Youth for NDCs in partnership with Bonhishikha – Unlearn Gender and SheRAA Network.

The project focused on identifying gender gaps in Bangladesh’s NDCs and generating recommendations for a more gender-responsive NDC implementation roadmap. It recognized that climate change affects people differently, and that women, girls, gender-diverse people, and vulnerable communities often face specific barriers in climate adaptation, mitigation, finance, and decision-making.

What We Did

The project included:

• 2 baseline consultations to identify gender gaps in Bangladesh’s climate policies
• 3 bridging consultations to generate recommendations
• A gender gap report highlighting the connection between gender and climate policy

Key Focus Areas

• Gender gaps in Bangladesh’s NDCs
• Gender-responsive NDC implementation
• Women and structurally excluded groups in climate policy
• Access to climate finance and resources
• Participation in decision-making
• Gender-sensitive adaptation and mitigation planning