WEDO is excited to be a contributing partner for Development and Climate Days 2017 (D&C Days) on 11-12 November during the climate negotiations in Bonn. D&C Days brings together policymakers, practitioners and researchers in an informal, dynamic and interactive set of sessions. The theme is “Global ambition. Local Action. Climate resilience for all”.

WEDO is co-organizing Session 2a, “How can gender responsive climate action lead to resilient communities?” on Saturday from 11:30 – 13:00.

Hosted by MRF-CJ, IDRC, GFDRR, WEDO and IFAD, the discussion will unpack gender responsive climate action, which includes enabling the meaningful participation of women, and bring out examples of where this has benefitted not just women but the wider community. Thereby increasing the individual, household and community resilience. Development and Climate Days take place from 11-12 November. Attendance is free and open to everyone attending COP23 in Bonn.

The weekend event is free and open to everyone attending COP23. It only requires a simple registration (register here). The venue is Kameha Grand, Am Bonner Bogen 1, 53227 Bonn, Germany