Gender aspect in the issue of climate change and green energy transformation in the context of European integration processes

The article is devoted to defining the specifics of the gender aspect in the issue of climate change and green energy transformation, and outlining possible proposals for promoting gender equality priorities in this area in Ukraine. The thesis is substantiated that the promotion of gender equality should be taken into account in the development of strategic documents on climate change and green energy transformation in our country as well. For this purpose, the following steps are proposed. First of all, including the context of gender aspects of climate change and green energy transition in the relevant studies and assessments carried out in the EU. Secondly, conducting an assessment of the gender sensitivity of the policies, strategies and programs already adopted in Ukraine, which relate to issues of climate change and green energy transformation (including the Basic Principles (Strategy) of the State Environmental Policy of Ukraine for the period until 2030, the Environmental Security and Adaptation to Climate Change Strategy for the period until 2030, Strategies for the formation and implementation of the state policy in the field of climate change for the period until 2035, etc.). Thirdly, improving access and increasing the involvement of women in obtaining systemic knowledge by stimulating the passage of relevant training. This applies directly to the climate direction (training for work in the field of climate change, countering and mitigating adverse effects such as floods, droughts, changes in the precipitation regime and sharp temperature fluctuations), and the processes of public administration, management and risk management in these spheres, as well as technological and management processes in the context of green energy transformation. Fourthly, the development of effective industry mechanisms to increase the representation of women in the process of decision-making on climate change and green energy transformation, based on the results of the implementation of measures provided for in the operational plan for the implementation of the State Strategy for Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities of Women and Men for the Period Until 2030 year, which expires this year.