To fight climate change effectively, we need to close the gender funding gap

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Investing in women has a multiplier effect and helps drive progress in reaching other goals, writes 2X Global's CEO Jessica Espinoza

A narrow focus on climate won't help us reach our goals - but if there's one way to take action to protect the future health of our planet and its populations, it is to invest in women. Today we are...

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