Bangkok, September 29–The Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA), of which WEDO is a member, is making big strides at this week’s climate change negotiations in Bangkok, Thailand.

“Nine months ago, there was absolutely no gender language in climate change negotiations. Now (in the Bangkok meetings), we are entering the negotiations with 23 paragraphs (citing) women and gender equality and equity,” said Cate Owren, programme coordinator for sustainable development of the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), in a press conference here held Monday.

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