A Climate of Insecurity for COP27– African women raising their voices for feminist climate justice

This webinar features feminist activists and women human rights defenders’ sharing lived experiences of the impacts of the climate crisis on the African continent. Panelists share why the climate crisis is a feminist issue, and how it affects and compounds other challenges in their region. From Zimbabwe to Cameroon, from Ghana to South Africa, speakers shed light on the interlinkages between the climate crisis, gender, and issues such as conflict, food security, and livelihoods. With COP27 taking place on the African continent, and droughts, wildfires, flooding, and soaring temperatures accelerating in their countries, panelists share key demands for COP27 to effectively address the climate crisis and alleviate the worst impacts on the African continent. Co-moderators: Tamara Lorincz, WILPF Canada and Katrin Geyer, WILPF International Secretariat Opening remarks: Sylvie Ndongmo, WILPF International President Panelists: Aubine Zambou, WILPF Cameroon, Mpiwa Mangwiro, WILPF South Africa, Ayo Ayoola-Amale, WILPF Ghana, Edwick Madzimure, WILPF Zimbabwe