A short introductory reading from the GenderCC Women for Climate Justice website that summarizes 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.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
Discuss the gendered differences in the energy sector.
How does energy consumption differ for men and women in developed and developing countries?
Discuss the importance of women’s participation in energy and climate change policies.
About the tool
Tool Name
Energy, Gender and Climate Change
Discipline
Social Sciences
Topic(s) in Discipline
Gender, Gender Studies, Energy Consumption, Energy Production, Energy Access, Energy Poverty
Climate Topic
Climate and Society, Policies, Politics and Environmental Governance
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