How do gender approaches improve climate compatible development? Lessons from Peru

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María Teresa Arana
Alicia Quezada
Becky Clements

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2016-05

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Economic Development , Environment , Gender , Natural Resource Management , Sustainability

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¿De qué manera los enfoques de género fortalecen el desarrollo compatible con el clima? Lecciones desde Perú

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The Peruvian case study examined the experiences of the Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Networks (known locally as GRIDES) in the Peruvian cities of Cajamarca and Huaraz and found that the gender approach was primarily understood and promoted as the participation of women in decision-making spaces. As a result, the gender approach was discussed during GRIDES meetings and in local development planning. Recommendations include promoting a more transformative gender approach so that women’s voices continue to be heard in spaces of power, while at the same time concerted efforts are made to reduce distinct vulnerabilities and gender gaps, thereby reorienting and strengthening development processes.

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<p>This brief is based on a research project carried out by Practical Action Consulting with support from the Institute of Development Studies, commissioned by and supported by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), to provide evidence on the advantages and challenges of integrating a gender dimension into climate compatible development strategies in urban settings.</p>

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