EIGE is attending COP28 to highlight the connection between gender equality and the environment. And to raise awareness about the need to incorporate a gender perspective into climate-related policies. Follow along as Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE’s Head of Outreach and Engagement, shares his insights in regular updates in this newsfeed. 29/11/2023: Why COP28 is…
As someone who cares for the environment, you know that recycling, turning down the heating and walking to work is good for the planet. Those individual acts are important on our journey to net zero. But to have a lasting impact, we need to have bigger and bolder ideas about behaviour change. “In the Gender…
Calling all eco-entrepreneurs. Do you have a business idea that could improve the future prospects of everyone in your area, while also boosting gender equality? The European Commission has a €19.2 billion fund to support regions in transition towards climate-neutrality, following the European Green Deal growth strategy. And they want to hear from you. The…
Got 15 minutes to spare for gender equality? We’ve been saying that gender equality is moving at a snail’s pace for a while now. So, it’s time we pick up some pace – with your valued input. After all, there’s strength in numbers… What are we doing? EIGE is using foresight activities to facilitate dialogues…
Setting the scene during the Gender Equality Index 2023 conference on 24 October 2023 at the European Parliament, moderator Federica Di Sario discusses with EIGE’s Director Carlien Scheele, on where the European Green Deal and Gender Equality meet and why it matters now more than ever. Video Transcript Frederica Di Sario: “You have been at…
While Europe is making progress towards gender equality, experts warned: “People will land on Mars before we reach full gender equality in the EU.” New data from EIGE shows we’re closer than ever to balance in the economic and social lives of women and men. But the pace of positive change, revealed at the launch…
Scroll down to the bottom to read this article in all EU languages Ten years ago, EIGE introduced the Gender Equality Index as a marker for the status quo of gender equality in the EU. Each edition came with more or less the same conclusion: progress is at a snail’s pace. However, in this year’s…
More women and diverse representation in the decision-making process is critical for the fight against climate change. Fewer than one in three senior ministers responsible for the policy areas of the European Green Deal are women. EIGE launches a Climate Inspiration section as part of its campaign #3StepsForward – which will include voices and perspectives…
Today, EIGE launches its #3StepsForward campaign for 2023. We call for policy and decision-makers to deliver a fair, green and inclusive future, where no one is left behind. The European Green Deal is a commitment to future generations that mobilises at least €1 trillion in investments over the next ten years. It is also an…
Between women and men in the EU, there’s a greater balance of childcare. But there isn’t when it comes to the type of task according to EIGE’s latest evidence. The distribution of unpaid childcare between women and men is moving in the right direction. EIGE’s evidence from a 2022 survey on gender gaps in unpaid…
