THE ROLE OF GENDER IN MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN CAPE VERDE

Abstract

This paper discusses the role of gender in mitigating and adapting strategies to climate change in Cape Verde. The main research question is: What is the impact of gender equality on the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation strategies to climate change in Cape Verde? The hypothesis is that promoting gender equality can lead to greater effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation strategies to climate change in Cape Verde. Women and men have distinct roles and responsibilities concerning the environment, and their needs and perspectives must be considered to address climate challenges. The methodology used includes a literature review based on the Theory of Environmental Justice of Gender, as well as national and international documents and legislation on gender and climate change. The paper concludes that gender relations must be included as a cross-cutting issue in the debate on impacts, mitigation, and adaptation to climate change. To this end, the article makes some policy recommendations regarding gender equality and climate in the context of Cape Verde.