Key information
Research tracks:
- Track 1 – Show us the public money
- Track 2 – Show us the private money
Regions: India and Kenya
Donors: Global Majority and Minority Donors and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Corps.
Researchers: Aditi Mukund and Beatrice Maneshi
Summary
The study will explore emerging markets with growing global corporate presence, heavy reliance on development finance, and significant climate impacts. These regions also feature strong feminist movements amid gender equity challenges. The researchers will examine where global corporations are active and where climate and gender-responsive needs are pressing. The research aims to uncover how climate response financing intersects with feminist funding, focusing on:
- Government and corporate regulations for climate responsiveness.
- Integration of gender-responsive elements in these regulations.
- Opportunities for feminist organizations to use these regulations for community impact.
Advocacy Asks
- Best Practices Blueprint: Develop recommendations for governments in emerging markets to negotiate and cooperate effectively with multinational corporations. The goal is to ensure climate responsiveness and advance feminist agendas through gender-mainstreaming approaches in climate finance policies and CSR initiatives.
- Advocacy Support for Feminist Movements: Provide insights and creative solutions to help feminist movements and organizations understand the landscape of climate finance. This will enable them to participate in programs and secure funding for feminist agendas and movements, highlighting the intersection of these critical issues.
Methodology
This study combines primary and secondary research, including interviews and focus groups. It introduces a conceptual framework that examines how climate responsiveness and gender mainstreaming intersect within regulatory and corporate practices. The analysis focuses on power dynamics and decision-making processes between emerging markets and developed economies, evaluating their roles in addressing climate and gender-related challenges.
