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Women at the Heart of the Green Economy: Advancing Social Protection for a Just Transition
Year of Publication : 2026
Language : en
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Abstract (English) : The month of August, recognised as Women’s Month in South Africa, provides an important opportunity to acknowledge and promote women's role in building an inclusive and sustainable future. As the country progresses towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, it is essential to ensure that women are not only protected from the risks of this transition but also empowered to lead and benefit from new opportunities in the green economy. Although the green transition creates new opportunities for jobs, innovation, and sustainable livelihoods, it may also deepen existing gender inequalities. Women, particularly those in informal, low-income, and caregiving roles, face structural barriers such as limited access to skills training, finance, land, and formal employment. A gender-responsive approach to a just transition involves incorporating social protection measures that are inclusive, adaptable, and future-oriented. Social protection systems - including income support, public employment programmes, and access to services - can play a transformative role in reducing vulnerability while enabling women to participate meaningfully in green sectors. This Women’s Month workshop aims to celebrate women’s contributions while fostering dialogue among policymakers, researchers, civil society, and development partners to strengthen social protection and advance women’s empowerment in the green economy.
Description : MP4 video, 1.25 GB (1,347,563,520 bytes) Duration: 01:25:22
Contributor ORCIDs : Sithole, Taki Thembakazi ; Xaba, Nqobile 
; Libala, Notiswa ; Inglesi-Lotz, Roula ; Sibiya, Nondumiso
; Libala, Notiswa ; Inglesi-Lotz, Roula ; Sibiya, NondumisoPublisher : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Citation : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2026). Women at the Heart of the Green Economy: Advancing Social Protection for a Just Transition: [Online] Available at: https://youtu.be/6qasLzPPDHg
Sponsorship : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Peer Review Status : Non-Peer Reviewed
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