Mainstreaming Gender in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation March 18, 2012

Gender mainstreaming puts premium on gender equality as a strategic objective of development. While much effort has been given towards mainstreaming gender within various phases and contexts of development work, much needs to be done in integrating gender equality programming in climate change (CC) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). Program planners and policy-makers have acknowledged the need to further their understanding between the critical linkages of gender and CC and DRR. The course will
focus on disaster mitigation and adaptation to climate change responses within a gender framework, leading to a more gender responsive CC and DRR programming and planning. The course builds on the capacity of program managers and policy makers to integrate gender equality and women’s empowerment concepts in efforts to decrease disaster risks and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Gender concepts, methods, tools and analysis will be explored within the context of CC and DRR. This course will be conducted jointly by IIRR and Gender Works.

Who should attend
The course targets program/project managers, policy makers, researchers and educators who are involved in climate change adaptation and mitigation policy and action, and community and smallholderled responses.

When and where
The two-week course will be held at Siem Reap, Cambodia on March 19-30, 2012. Course participants are expected to arrive one day before
the start of the course.

Course Fees and Related Terms
The course fee of USD2400 includes course-related materials, field and agency visits, airport transfers, twin sharing occupancy and a weekend excursion. Single room occupancy is available for an additional cost. Fees do not include all international and local
airfares, laundry, and incidental expenses.

For more information and to receive an application form, contact:
Dulce Dominguez, Training Associate
Email: dulce.dominguez@iirr.org

Official Website: http://www.iirr.org/index.php/training/international