Conclusion

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The Gender Action Plan set out following COP 25 recognises that the full, meaningful and equal participation and leadership of women…is vital for achieving long-term climate goals. 11 At COP26 in Glasgow, it is time to follow through on this by ensuring a stronger focus specifically on ensuring gender equality in climate finance to developing countries.

By examining the gender focus of climate finance flowing from four Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) to developing countries, our research demonstrates both gaps and best practices, in the way in which gender integration is applied, implemented and reported. We hope that the best practices and recommendations identified in this report will inspire the Nordic nations to lead and influence in this space, as discussions for a new post-2025 climate finance regime begin at COP26.

Recommendation arising:

● The Nordic countries should collectively advocate for the establishment of gender integration sub-goals, with clear targets and indicators, as part of the post-2025 climate finance negotiations.