UNDP Gender Team

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation - to achieve sustainable development unequal gender power relations and social norms need to be broken down

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation crucial to show the value added in integrating gender and develop successful case studies to promote future work

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation next steps include implementing policies to produce measurable results on the ground level.

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation breaks down resistance by concentrating on building relationships and raising awareness on why gender is critical

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation aims to take advantage of various social media platforms to encourage collaboration and build networks

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation - incorporating gender perspectives helps result in creating efficient and sustainable outcomes

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation policies respond to the needs of women and men equitably on the ground

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation acknowledges that using simple language and explanations help communicate climate change effects

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation - to communicate impacts of climate change, relying on examples helps illustrate effects on people on the ground

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation also aims to ensure women and men are equitably involved in policy decision-making processes

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation helps climate change policies consider the needs, roles and knowledge of both women and men equitably

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

Creating thematic training modules and policy briefs has also helped the #GenderAfricaAdaptation to continue to build capacity within Africa

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation leveraged synergies with partners to also help develop capacity of pool of experts

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation developed pool of experts, women and men, from various sectors, incl. govt, civil society, to build their capaciity

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation takes strategic approach at global, national and local levels to integrate gender issues in climate change policies

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

In 2012 #GenderAfricaAdaptation will continue to focus on synergies with other climate change and gender work

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

Moving forward, #GenderAfricaAdaptation is going to strengthen partnerships and mobilize more resources to integrate gender in programming

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation has learned that a long-term approach to gender equality, women's empowerment and climate change is crucial

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation wants to take the lessons learned to improve and build upon its successes

[UNDP Gender Team @UNDPGenderEnv]

#GenderAfricaAdaptation focused of leveraging synergies with other climate change initiatives