Gender and the Social Dimensions of Climate Change

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.

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 not 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.

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.