Climate change is not only an environmental crisis, but also a social justice issue that exacerbates existing inequalities. In Armenia, environmental degradation, extreme weather changes, and natural resource depletion disproportionately affect women, rural communities, and marginalized groups who often have less access to decision-making spaces and processes, economic resources, and climate adaptation strategies.
At the same time, women, feminist activists, and local communities play a vital role in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and advocacy. However, many groups and organizations operating at this intersection face challenges in securing funding, discussing and developing policies, and creating long-term strategies for impact.
To address these and other issues, this capacity building proposal aims to equip grassroots and civil society organizations and groups in Armenia with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to advance climate and gender justice.
These training-like meetings aim to:
- Improve knowledge on climate adaptation strategies, gender-responsive policies، and environmental justice
- Learn and discuss cross-cutting knowledge on climate and gender justice initiatives
- Promote collaboration between different stakeholders to respond to systemic changes
After the training sessions, participants will be able to apply for grants spanning from 1 200 000 – 2 000 000 AMD.
Topics and Facilitators
- Climate Change and its disproportional impact on women by Arpine Galfayan
This course examines how climate change amplifies existing gender inequalities, disproportionately affecting women. It focuses on the structural causes of these disparities and explores strategies for fostering gender-inclusive climate resilience.
- Water Resources and Climate Change by Tehmine Yenokyan
This course addresses the critical impact of climate change on water resources, including scarcity, access, and pollution. It explores sustainable water management practices and adaptation measures for climate resilience.
- Political Environmental Protection by Sevan Petrosyan
This course explores the political dynamics of environmental protection, examining the role of policies, activism, and power structures in shaping environmental outcomes and advancing ecological justice.
- Urban and Hydrofeminism by Nanor Hovhannisian
This course introduces hydrofeminism, linking water issues with gender and urban life. It challenges traditional approaches to water governance by highlighting feminist perspectives on sustainability and equity in urban spaces.
- Food Security Aspects by Kirk Wallace (in English, without accompanied translations)
This course explores the intersection of climate change and food security, focusing on the challenges facing food systems and the strategies needed to promote sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture.
Who can apply?
Women’s NGOs, feminist groups, environmental activists and related civil society organizations operating in Armenia.
Preference will be given to groups and organizations with previous focus on gender justice and environmental sustainability or project and activist experience.
Participation format
Selected participants will participate in online knowledge exchange meetings and peer to peer learning exchanges led by climate and gender justice experts.
These trainings will take place during April and May 2025. The grant call for proposal will be available to groups and organizations that will participate in at least 4 meetings.
To register for the meetings, click here.
Application deadline: April 20, 2025
