Broadened perspective

The participants admired the three speakers for offering unique yet interconnected insights. This approach made the content engaging and relevant. Many expressed that this event was their first in-depth exploration of these crucial issues, highlighting the importance of re-examining familiar topics from new perspectives.

The evaluation validated the experiences as researchers are commitment to learning, raising awareness, and bridging the gap between these essential perspectives.

Program highlights

Keynote talk: Un-culverting gendered subjects. Ecological Masculinities and Rights of Nature as ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change

Speaker: Associate Professor Martin Hultman
Professor Hultman's keynote address delved into the gendered aspects of the climate crisis, urging a transformation in our thinking. He introduced innovative approaches such as Rights of Nature and Ecological Masculinities.

Presentations

• "Adapting to climate-induced changes in small-scale fisheries – why I should have thought more about gender"
  Presenter: Dr. Anna Woodhead, Postdoctoral Researcher, Stockholm Resilience Centre
• "SEA gender: “Look at gender in the sea” or social-ecological systems analysis and gender"
  Presenter: Professor Maricela De la Torre Castro

These presentations highlighted the social differentiation of climate change effects and the role of gender, as well as the importance of realistic representations of social-ecological systems.

The panel discussion provided a platform for engaging with the speakers on the topics presented.

The event was a success, inspiring attendees and leaving them eager for more discussions at the intersection of gender and climate change. Participants left with a commitment to learning and contributing, recognizing the transformative power of small actions in effecting meaningful change. Presentations can be shared upon request to bolin@su.se

This event was a part of the proposal for early career researchers at Bolin Centre “Incorporating a gender perspective into climate research”.