New research into selected geographical regions across Vietnam, for example, finds that the majority of plastic waste is being recycled by informal workers in craft villages. These waste pickers need to be given a voice.
When given the chance, women are responsible stewards who use their extensive knowledge and skills to protect and restore the land in their possession.
The pandemic has supercharged fintech innovation, but without thoughtful implementation we risk reinforcing old biases and inequalities and failing to serve women’s needs.
As matters stand, women and girls disproportionately bear the brunt of the effects of climate change. The transition to clean power requires a transition in power.