A short introductory reading from the GenderCC Women for Climate Justice website that summarises the gender dimensions of energy consumption and climate change. This reading is part of a larger study on the gender dimensions of climate change in several sectors such as agriculture, biodiversity, consumption, disaster, energy, forests, health, migration, population, tourism, transport, waste and water. The reading discusses gender differences in energy production, consumption and access in developing and developed countries.

Students will learn about the gender differences in the energy sector. They will also learn about the low levels of female participation in energy planning and decision-making.