Gendering Environment and Climate Change in the Economic Community of West African States & the East African Community: Why Representation Matters

The heightened prospect of a “rising Africa” stems from multiple developments across the continent. Technological innovation, economic empowerment, increasing female leadership, and more continue to raise the fortunes of African countries. As regional economic communities engage with Agenda 2063, an...

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Published in:The Review of Black political economy 2022-06, Vol.49 (2), p.203-222
Main Authors: Sackeyfio, Naaborle, Kaba, Amadu Jacky
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African cultural groups
Ambition
Case studies
Climate change
Committees
Community
Community change
Economic change
Economic conditions
Economic development
Empowerment
Innovations
Leadership
Political representation
Regional organizations
Regions
Securitization
Sustainable development
Technological change
Women
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Summary:The heightened prospect of a “rising Africa” stems from multiple developments across the continent. Technological innovation, economic empowerment, increasing female leadership, and more continue to raise the fortunes of African countries. As regional economic communities engage with Agenda 2063, an ambitious endeavor to support and sustain economic development, a gendering environment is pivotal to any ensuing progress. Using the case studies of two regional organizations, our research examines the pace of political representation of women in relevant environmental committees in the Economic Community of West African States and the East African Community. In an epoch where women constitute half of the continent, the case for female representation to combat ecological challenges propelled by the securitization of environmental issues is paramount.
ISSN:0034-6446
1936-4814
DOI:10.1177/00346446211036762