While climate change affects everyone, its impacts are not experienced equally.
Across the globe, women—especially those in underserved and underrepresented communities—face unique challenges, from limited access to resources to increased risks during climate disasters. Yet, it is precisely within these challenges that women are stepping up as powerful agents of change, driving community-driven solutions.
Why Women Are on the Frontlines
- 🌪️ 14x more likely to die: Women and children are disproportionately affected by climate disasters.
- 🌍 80% of climate refugees: Women make up the vast majority of people displaced due to climate-related events.
- ⚠️ Increased gender-based violence: Disasters often worsen existing inequalities and risks.
But these numbers are only part of the picture.
Across the globe, young women are stepping forward—not defined by their challenges, but by their leadership. They are building solutions, mobilizing communities, and driving meaningful change from the ground up.
Women-Led Climate Solutions Around the World
The following highlights showcase the work of our grantee partners—women-led organizations driving innovative, on-the-ground climate solutions in their communities:
🌿 Latinas por el Clima (Latin America)
An international network championing eco-feminist and decolonial climate action across Latin America. Latinas por el Clima empowers women in all their diversity to lead climate solutions in their communities—from sustainable agriculture to policy advocacy.
“There is no effective climate action without interconnected climate justice through an ecofeminist and decolonial lens.”
— Amanda Rossini Martins, Latinas por el Clima
☀️ One Pulse (Indonesia)
In rural Indonesian villages, solar energy is transforming lives. One Pulse connects young climate leaders, NGOs, and companies to install solar photovoltaics in off-grid communities—improving health, food security, and resilience.
“Women's empowerment is crucial for finding inclusive climate solutions—and hearing the other half of the story that’s often ignored.”
—Fauzia Rahmah, One Pulse
🏞️ Madat Balochistan (Pakistan)
This indigenous, women-led initiative is redefining resilience in flood-prone regions of Pakistan. Madat Balochistan has built a community center that acts as a school and support hub, giving women and children a voice in shaping their futures.
“In our village, women were carrying the heaviest burdens. Our goal is to give them agency, financial security, and the tools to lead.”
— Maryam Jamali, Madat Balochistan
Pioneering Climate Solutions for a Stronger Tomorrow
From the Andes to Balochistan, young women are leading climate action where it matters most—on the ground, in the communities most affected. Their work is proof that solutions are not only possible—they’re already happening.
Follow their work:
🌟 Latinas por el Clima / Latinas for Climate
🌟 One Pulse
🌟 Madat Balochistan
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Why women are key to climate action