Gender and the Social Dimensions of Climate Change

<p>Dispelling the myth that people in the Global North share similar experiences of climate change this book reveals how intersecting social dimensions of climate change—people processes and institutions—give rise to different experiences of loss adaptation and resilience among those living in rural and resource contexts of the Global North.</p><p>Bringing together leading feminist researchers and practitioners from three countries—Australia Canada and Spain—this collection documents gender relations in fossil fuel mining and extractive industries in land-based livelihoods in approaches for inclusive environmental policy and in the lived experience of climate hazards. Uniquely the book brings together the voices expertise and experiences of both academic researchers and women whose views have <i>not </i>been prioritized in formal policies—for example women in agriculture Indigenous women immigrant women and women in male-dominated professions. Their contributions are insightful and compelling highlighting the significance of gaining diverse perspectives for a fuller understanding of climate change impacts more equitable processes and strategies for climate change adaptation and a more welcoming climate future.</p><p>This book will be vital reading for students and scholars of gender studies environmental studies environmental sociology geography and sustainability science. It will provide important insights for planners decision makers and community advocates to strengthen their understanding of social dimensions of climate change and to develop more inclusive and equitable adaptation policies plans and practices.</p>