Towards Inclusive Sustainability: Exploring the Intersectionality of Climate Change, Gender Equity and Indigenous Women in Global Environmental Advocacy

This study examines the intricate nexus encompassing climate change, gender parity and the specific involvements of Indigenous women within the sphere of worldwide environmental advocacy. Embracing an intersectional analytical framework, this study focuses on the nuanced vulnerabilities and distinctive contribution of Indigenous women amidst environmental adversities. It portrays the multifaceted interconnections between sociocultural determinants, gender dynamics and environmental exigencies, thereby elucidating the nuanced impacts on Indigenous women. Within this paradigm, this study seeks to elucidate the perspectives that bridge the divergence between climate mitigation efforts and gender inclusivity. It evaluates the frameworks and policies endeavouring to discern areas where environmental endeavours can exhibit greater inclusivity and responsiveness to the requisites of Indigenous women. With a multidisciplinary methodology, amalgamating environmental science, social justice and gender studies, the study aims to provide a comprehensive comprehension of the intricate relationships that exist between these areas. This study contributes to the discourse on sustainable development by propounding inclusive strategies that afford agency to Indigenous women as pivotal stakeholders in the global environmental landscape. This study endeavours to facilitate the formulation of more efficacious, equitable and enduring resolutions to address the exigencies posed by climate change.