Section outline
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The e-tool is developed in the context of the EU funded COPGendered project. It is designed to empower adult learners in exploring the complex intersections of gender and climate justice including the topics of LGBTIQ+ and intersectionality, energy, transport/mobility, climate-induced migration and extractivism. Each module offers academic content which can be easily understood and digested by learners with zero to minimal prior knowledge on the subject. They contain interactive materials such as videos and podcasts, exercises and further-reading/watching resources. The modules guide you from the very basics through the more complex intersections ensuring that anyone, regardless of their background, can gain a foundational understanding of key topics. In case any participants wish to translate the page of our modules, we recommend using Google Translate to easily translate the entire page into their preferred language. *Important disclaimer: The content was produced in the period between 2024-2025. -
Feminists from the Global South and the Global North stress that the climate crisis is a social crisis. The environmental challenges posed by climate change are universal, affecting every nation and community. The climate crisis exacerbates inequality, intensifies poverty and plunges the world's most marginalised populations into heightened insecurity. This module describes the relationships between gender and climate justice. Find the references and link to briefing paper here. -
As there are more than two genders, it is important to reflect on the interrelation between climate justice, gender and LGBTIQ persons. The other gender-related identities — such as transgender, genderqueer and non-binary — need to be part of the analysis when reflecting on gender justice. This module provides some insight into the many ways in which LGBTIQ individuals are disproportionately affected by climate change. It gives examples of good practices and suggests ways to move forward to achieve climate justice. Find the references and link to briefing paper here. -
The energy sector encompasses a vast and intricate network of companies engaged in the production and distribution of energy, essential for powering the economy and supporting production and transportation as well as private homes. The burning of fossil fuels is one of the root causes of climate change. Despite their integral role in daily life, it is imperative to phase them out. This module provides a short introduction to the interrelationships between gender inequality and energy justice, providing examples of inclusive and sustainable energy projects as well as recommendations. Find the references and link to briefing paper here.
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Transportation or mobility is a critical aspect of modern society, facilitating economic activities, social interactions and access to essential services. However, it comes at a significant environmental cost, with the global transport sector contributing approximately 24% of CO₂ emissions. This module sheds light on the different dimensions of transportation, examples of gender justice in the transportation sector, gender imbalances and gender-blind spots in European policies. Find the references and link to briefing paper here. -
Different migration patterns exist, encompassing both short and long distances, and these patterns impact men, women, and gender-minority groups differently. The ongoing climate crises serve as a catalyst for individuals in vulnerable situations to seek alternative living arrangements. This module explains how climate-induced migration leads to different patterns for men and women, highlights its root causes and provides examples of women’s leadership and recommendations. Find the references and link to briefing paper here. -
There are interconnections between extractivism, largescale (mega-)extraction of natural resources such as minerals, oil, or gas, gender-based inequality in resource access and control, conflicting land uses, and stacked resource transactions over the same area. Similarly, gains and liabilities are distributed in socially distinct ways, with companies mostly in the Global North benefiting. Parallel to earlier colonial practices, rural and Indigenous groups in the Global South - particularly women - are disproportionately affected. Find the references and link to briefing paper here.