Seeds of Change - Girls´ rights in the era of ecological crisis

The Seeds of Change: Girls’ rights in the era of ecological crisis report sheds light on the impacts of interrelated environmental degradation and gender inequality, examining how ecological breakdown undermines girls’ rights in lowand middle-income countries. Crucial for cliamte adaptation the report also explores how nature-based solutions (NbS) can help communities respond to and cope with environmental shocks. It also address the interlinked challenges of environmental sustainability, poverty and social inequality, highlighting Plan International’s experiences in implementing gender responsive NbS.

The report takes a view on the international policy frameworks and outlines policy recommendations calling for global responsibility and commitment from decision-makers, influencers and practitioners to advance a world where planetary boundaries are not crossed, and everyone can live with dignity,equality and respect. These recommendations emphasize the importance of supporting locally led adaptation, ensuring that climate actions respect planetary boundaries while enabling everyone to live with dignity, equality and respect.