TED: Climate action's hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli

The video discusses the intersection of gender equality and climate action, highlighting the risk that current climate efforts could set gender equality back by 15 years. It emphasizes the need for intentional inclusion of women in the green economy, particularly in STEM fields and retraining programs. The video uses Vienna's urban planning as a case study to illustrate how gender-inclusive approaches can benefit both women and sustainability. It concludes with a call to embed a gender lens in all green projects to ensure equal benefits for men and women.

What is the potential impact of current climate action on gender equality?

• It could advance gender equality by 15 years.

• It could set gender equality back by 15 years.

• It has no impact on gender equality.

• It could improve gender equality in STEM fields.

Why might women miss out on opportunities in the green economy?

• They are overrepresented in STEM fields.

• They are less likely to participate in male-dominated industries.

• They are more interested in non-STEM fields.

• They have more job opportunities than men.

What is suggested to ensure gender equality in climate action?

• Embed a gender lens in all green projects and legislations.

• Increase funding for male-dominated industries.

• Focus only on projects targeting women.

• Ignore gender differences in climate policies.

How did Vienna address gender inequality in urban planning?

• By designing parks exclusively for boys.

• By reducing public transportation options.

• By ignoring women's transportation needs.

• By intentionally designing gender-equal urban spaces.

What was a key finding from Vienna's urban planning efforts?

• Boys stopped using public parks.

• Women were less satisfied with transportation systems.

• Men preferred fragmented transportation modes.

• Girls had more access to football cages.

What is a benefit of involving women in urban planning?

• It increases the cost of urban projects.

• It reduces the need for public transportation.

• It makes cities less sustainable.

• It leads to more sustainable and inclusive cities.

What is a common misconception about treating women and men equally in policy?

• It reduces the need for gender-specific policies.

• It automatically leads to gender equality.

• It ignores existing biases and inequalities.

• It is the best approach to achieve equality.

What role do women play in sustainable urban planning?

• They are active agents of sustainability.

• They are passive observers.

• They have no impact on sustainability.

• They prefer traditional urban designs.

What is a key ingredient for successful gender-inclusive projects?

• Focusing only on men's needs.

• Ignoring women's specific needs.

• Reducing women's participation.

• Involving women in project design.

What is the impact of a gendered approach in the green economy?

• It makes cities less inclusive.

• It perpetuates existing inequalities.

• It focuses only on economic growth.

• It advances gender equality and sustainability.