The position of women in decision-making processes on environmental issues

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effective representation of women by examining environmental policies from a contemporary context through an ecofeminist perspective. Environmental issues tend to disproportionately affect women on a global scale. Women play a central role in areas such as water, food, and energy in meeting basic vital needs. However, factors such as climate change, environmental disasters, and resource scarcity make women more vulnerable, and the limited representation of women in the policymaking processes related to the environment is observed to deepen environmental problems. The central question of this study is whether women are adequately represented in the formulation of environmental policies today. Additionally, it will focus on fundamental approaches to solution strategies and provide recommendations to policymakers. This study aims to contribute to the more effective development of environmental policies in terms of gender equality and sustainability.