On November 10, 2025, United Nations (UN) Women called for countries participating in the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, to adopt a transformative, well-funded and accountable Gender Action Plan (GAP) that keeps the rights and leadership of women and girls at the center of climate policy. The agency warns that without strong commitments, progress in gender equality could be reversed, especially in Africa where women and girls face disproportionate risks from climate-driven displacement, food insecurity and loss of livelihood. The call comes along with a new scorecard showing major gaps in how national climate plans consider women’s health, unpaid care work and violence.
Compiled From: “UN Women: Urgent call for a strong Gender Action Plan at COP30 to ensure equality in climate action,” UN Women, 10 Nov. 2025.