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ICBA unveils Women Alliance for Climate Action in Agriculture
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Thursday, 21 December, 2023, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Dubai, UAE
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The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) announced the launch of the Women Alliance for Climate Action in Agriculture (WACAA) on COP28’s Gender Day.
Led by Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28 and chair of ICBA’s board of directors, the official high-level ceremony at the UAE Pavilion, Blue Zone, in Expo City Dubai was attended by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
Recognising the pivotal role of women in agriculture in developing countries, WACAA aims to enable and increase their contributions to climate action in the sector. In particular, the initiative is designed to provide women in agriculture with more opportunities, skills, and resources by mobilizing efforts and partners to address gender issues at various levels.
Almheiri said, “While women make up, on average, 43 percent of the global agricultural labor force, they face a range of constraints when it comes to access to skills, inputs and resources and have little say in decision-making. However, this gender inequality does not affect women only; it has social and economic costs. By tackling the gender gap and empowering women, we can reduce hunger, boost economic growth, and enhance climate resilience. So, we are delighted to see that WACAA has set itself an ambitious goal of supporting women in agriculture and driving women-led climate action globally.”
Mubarak said, “The purpose of WACAA is clear, it is compelling. It is to unite women leaders, scientists, policymakers, researchers, farmers, and organizations who are dedicated to addressing gender inequalities and mitigating the impacts of climate change in agriculture.”
Dr Tarifa Alzaabi, director general of ICBA, said, “WACAA is aligned with ICBA’s goal of putting women engagement at the center of sustainable agricultural development, food security, and climate action. It builds on our mission to develop women’s capacities to make agrifood systems more resilient and sustainable in the face of climate change. We invite all organizations and partners working towards gender equality to join us in our collective effort.”
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