Gender-Response Climate Governance and the Role of Women Leaders (2024)

This study explores the intersection between climate governance and gender diversity and inclusion (gender D&I) in companies based in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It is designed to enhance the private sector’s ability to develop more effective gender-inclusive climate governance, strategies, and action, expanding the emerging research field of gender-responsive climate action by starting to fill a critical knowledge gap: how businesses in EMDEs are engaging with the gendered dynamics of climate change in their governance practices, policies, and actions. The study uncovers ways in which women leaders are or could be shaping businesses’ climate action, providing insights into good practices and guidance for board members, executive management, and other relevant stakeholders, including stock exchanges and market regulators operating in EMDE contexts. Importantly, it also identifies pathways for future research and the development of practical tools to support action.