1. MAKE EQUALITY A PART OF THE NEW CLIMATE AGREEMENT
To make gender equality one of the guiding principles in the negotiation
process and integrate it into the new climate treaty.
2. GREEN PUBLIC GENDER MAINSTREAMING
Use gender mainstreaming systematically and proactively in climate and
sustainability efforts, in both industrialized and developing countries, and target
the challenge to political decision-makers.
3. KEY TO SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
Investments in gender equality are the driving force for innovation and
sustainable development.
4. MONEY FOLLOWS THE INDIVIDUAL MAN AND WOMAN
Include sustainable gender equality in the financing of the new climate
convention and in aid policy.
5. NORDIC AID WITH A DOUBLE PAY-OFF
The Nordic countries are engaged in creating a distinct aid profile in the
context of gender equality and climate change. They will make sure that a
conspicuous percentage of development aid is earmarked for gender-responsive
projects in the context of climate change.
6. EQUAL ACCESS FOR WOMEN AND MEN
Ensure equal access to sustainable technology for both women and men.
7. USER DRIVEN INNOVATION
Development of sustainable technology (research and innovation) will
incorporate the perspectives of both women and men in terms of needs and use.
For example: Second-generation bio-fuels from agricultural crop by-products,
creating local income and attractive jobs for women. Local development of
cleaner technologies for cooking, to reduce deforestation and local air
pollution.
8. WOMEN AS ROLEMODELS AND CHANGE AGENTS
Both women and men will be utilized in the implementation of sustainable
technologies. But we have to acknowledge their different opportunities in terms
of innovation processes and use.
9. NEW TECHNOLOGIES – FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN
Technology, innovation, and design must incorporate a climate change, gender,
and gender equality¬ perspective. We must utilize women’s and men’s different
opportunities, knowledge, and compe¬tence in technological development and
implementation.
10. CARBON COST MATRIX
To internalize considerations regarding CO2-impact and gender equality in the
metrics used for organizational decision-making, especially on cost. Examples:
Car acquisitions in municipalities: Apply total cost of ownership criterion,
in¬stead of simple list price, to reflect that electric vehicles (at least for
now) are more costly to buy, but much cheaper to drive per mile/kilometer. As a
supporting benefit, electric vehicles appeal more to women than men and
facilitate increased flexibility for women in the labor market.
11. PUBLIC FRONTRUNNER
The public sectors of industrialized countries must show the way in
CO2-reductions.
12. WOMEN AND MEN’S CARBON FOOTPRINT – A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT
Create a specific knowledge base on the relationships between:
1 Consumption patterns
2 Gender
3 Emission of greenhouse gases
4 Knowledge level
5 Decision-making competence
13. COMMUNICATION THROUGH THE GOOD EXAMPLE
Devise a communications strategy to offer various examples of gender and
climate change adaptation in water and agricultural management.
14. INVOLVE BOTH WOMEN AND MEN LOCALLY
Ensure that the local knowledge, experience, and needs of both genders are
taken into account in planning all interventions and political decision-making
processes in the context of adaptation.
15. MORE WOMEN IN DECISION MAKING!
In 2014, the boards and top management of public and private companies must
have a division of men and women that is at least 60 – 40. All committees at
the local, regional, and national level need to set a good example.