Just transitions for women in marginalised communities

Our research explores what “just transition” means for women in marginalised communities.<br/><br/>These communities are among the most vulnerable to climate change yet contribute the least to emissions. Within them, some groups face even greater risks, and our focus is on women.<br/><br/>Despite many challenges, these communities show remarkable resilience and innovation, which must be recognised. <br/><br/>Yet the injustices they face, and their unaddressed needs, undermine their adaptive capacity, worsening their vulnerability.<br/><br/>Transitions to net zero involve complex social, economic, and political shifts—across energy, farming, transport, construction, and lifestyles. <br/><br/>If poorly designed, transition policies risk deepening injustices and leaving needs unaddressed, further marginalising communities and jeopardising the transition itself.<br/><br/>Our work highlights a critical gap: the lack of community-led approaches and the absence of marginalised women’s voices in shaping just transitions.