Climate Fundamentals
This global phenomenon refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns primarily caused by human activities.
Climate change
What perspective ensures that climate policies consider different impacts on women and men?
Gender perspective
What is one key element needed to build trust in community-based projects?
Listening / transparency / time / participation
What does “knowledge to action” imply?
Turning research into practical impact
Which natural ecosystem connects rivers and oceans and is often key in climate resilience?
Shore / coastal systems / river-to-shore ecosystems
Name one human activity that significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Burning fossil fuels / deforestation / industrial processes
True or False: Climate change affects everyone equally
False
What does “community-based solution” mean?
A solution designed with and for the community
Name one benefit of international collaboration in climate research
Shared expertise / broader impact / diverse perspectives
What natural resource is central to the project led by Indigenous women harvesting for the future?
Water
What term describes the ability of a system or community to recover from climate shocks?
Resilience
Why are women often disproportionately affected by climate change in vulnerable communities?
Due to social, economic, and structural inequalities
Why is long-term funding important for climate initiatives?
Ensures sustainability beyond short-term outputs.
Why is interdisciplinary work important in climate solutions?
Climate change is multidimensional (social, economic, environmental)
What does the MARIA Guidelines acronym stand for?
Mujeres en Acción para la Resiliencia, Inclusión y Autonomía
What international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C?
The Paris Agreement
What does “gender-responsive climate action” mean?
Climate action designed with gender equity in mind
What role does governance play in climate transformation?
It enables coordination, accountability, and implementation.
What is one barrier to translating research into policy?
Communication gaps / bureaucracy / political resistance
Why are urban green spaces important for mental health?
They improve wellbeing, reduce stress, increase social cohesion
What is the difference between mitigation and adaptation?
Mitigation reduces emissions; adaptation adjusts to climate impacts
Name one benefit of including women in environmental decision-making processes
Stronger community resilience / better governance / improved sustainability outcomes
What is one risk of implementing climate projects without community participation?
Lack of trust / low adoption / inequitable outcomes / project failure
What makes climate leadership ethical?
Inclusion, transparency, accountability, justice
What common element connects all four funded projects presented today?
Gender-responsive climate action grounded in community realities