Women4Climate is a global movement that addresses climate change through the empowerment of women. It aims to inspire leaders, influence decisions, promote innovation, and raise awareness regarding critical urban issues, while encouraging research and action at the intersection of gender, cities, and climate change. While this phenomenon is gaining momentum in developed countries, female leadership in climate action has yet to take center stage in discussions on urban resilience in developing nations.
The first step toward developing gender-sensitive urban climate policies is to raise awareness about the problem of climate change and its potential solutions. In this context, we are proposing the Stadslab Master Class 2019 as an opportunity to draw local and global attention to Teresina’s vulnerability to climate change.
