The Post-Conflict Window: Advancing Women’s Role in Economic Recovery and Climate Resilience

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:00am-10:15am EDT

There is a critical window of opportunity post-conflict to ensure that economic recovery is inclusive and climate-resilient. Leading experts discussed how economic recovery investments can foster women’s livelihoods and economic empowerment – especially in climate-vulnerable sectors and communities. The panel identified entry-points and measures for ensuring that women are both beneficiaries and active participants in the decision-making and implementation of economic recovery programs in sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure and energy. It also addressed the impacts of COVID-19 on post-conflict economic recovery, as well as prospects for advancing gender equality and resiliency.