Women are the powerhouses of climate action.
On September 25, 2024, during Climate Week in New York City, we launched the Women Leading on Climate's global network. Read the news release.
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2.5x
Women are 2.5 times more likely to demand that their governments take action
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60%
Women are 60% more likely to use their voice for good
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2.0x
Women are twice as likely to engage civically on the issue of climate
When it comes to protecting the people and places we love from the effects of climate change, women have led the way.
WHAT WE ARE DEMANDING
Women leaders in government, business and civil society are setting new benchmarks for climate progress.
By 2025 countries need to:
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Deliver 1.5-aligned climate plans
Accelerate climate programs and actions to keep the world on track for global climate goals
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Provide clear plans and milestones
Provide clear plans and milestones to triple clean energy deployment, phase out fossil fuels, and halt deforestation
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Seize the economic opportunities
Seize the economic growth opportunities that attract investment and mobilize finance to create prosperity in a clean economy
Maria Mendiluce
CEO, We Mean Business Coalition
Co-founder, Women Leading on Climate
“Women leaders are asking governments for more climate ambition, concrete action plans with milestones and much more coherence in the way they implement them. Women together can make the change happen that is required to limit global warming and keep 1.5 within sight.”
HOW WE LEAD
Women leaders have been a major force behind some of the most important milestones in fighting climate change.
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1980
UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher helps put global warming, acid rain and pollution on the mainstream political map
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1995
Angela Merkel became the first COP president, and since then four more COP meetings were presided by women
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2015
The world witnessed the power of women’s leadership in landing an ambitious Paris Agreement at COP 21
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2022
At COP26, Catherine McKenna convenes for the first time WLOC, empowering women to raise their voices and demand climate action
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2023
Women successfully pushed for a tripling of renewable energy and a transition away from fossil fuels at COP 28
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2024
Women leaders forcefully and successfully advocated for the inclusion of women in the COP29 Organizational Committee
By mobilizing the world’s largest and most committed group of women leaders we are going to take climate progress to the next level.
WHY NOW?
We need women’s climate leadership more than ever in this critical decade for climate.
This is not only about avoiding the worst of the climate crisis but building a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for all.
Catherine McKenna
CEO, Climate and Nature Solutions
Founder, WLOC
“Women are pushing for more ambitious climate action in negotiating rooms, in boardrooms, in our communities and in the streets. In this critical time for climate action, we need to raise our voices even more. We've seen the power of women. When we come together: We go further, faster.”
WHAT COMES NEXT?
As we gear up for COP29, our network will rally global support for bold climate action through country networks.
We will also launch a global social media campaign to mobilize women and girls demanding stronger action.
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