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COP26: How Women Can Save the Planet, with Anne Karpf

Nov 5, 2021

Dr. Anne Karpf, a writer and sociologist, discusses her insightful book on climate change and gender dynamics during the COP26 summit. She highlights the critical yet overlooked role of women, especially in the Global South, in tackling environmental issues. Karpf critiques the inequalities stemming from historical injustices and emphasizes the need for inclusive dialogue. The conversation touches on empowering communities through innovative practices and the transformative power of care roles in creating sustainable futures.

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Intro

2min

Empowering Women in the Climate Crisis

8min

Gender Dynamics in Climate Change and Consumption

4min

Climate Justice: A Global Responsibility

13min

Empowering Women and Communities in Climate Solutions

9min

The Role of Care in a Sustainable Future

4min

As the COP26 global climate summit takes place, many are asking who is really responsible for the climate emergency and who might be able to prevent it? Dr Anne Karpf is a writer and sociologist whose recent book, How Women Can Save the Planet, looks to analyse some of these questions in more granular detail. The BBC's South Asia correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan speaks with Anne to learn more about the book.

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