What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the most important ways to combat carbon pollution and is projected to reduce CO2-equivalent gases by a total of 80 billion tons. Entrepreneur, scientist and TED Fellow Rumaitha Al Busaidi looks at why women are more likely to be impacted and displaced by climate catastrophes -- and explains why access to education, employment and family planning for all women and girls is the key to our climate future.

Rumaitha Al Busaidi: Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution

Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution

Empowering women and girls could reduce CO2-equivalent gases by 80 billion tons, nearly doubling annual global emissions reduction.

WomeX, a platform fostering Arab women leaders, aims to combat climate change by enhancing women's negotiation skills and leadership.

Empowering women reduces CO2 emissions by 80 billion tons, pivotal for confronting climate crises and enhancing societal structures.