{"id":2114072,"date":"2023-12-02T11:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T16:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-announces-3-billion-for-green-projects-overseas-including-nearly-500m-for-gender-equity\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T11:18:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T16:18:57","slug":"white-house-announces-3-billion-for-green-projects-overseas-including-nearly-500m-for-gender-equity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-announces-3-billion-for-green-projects-overseas-including-nearly-500m-for-gender-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"White House allocates $3B for international green initiatives, with $500M dedicated to &#8216;gender equity"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-announces-3-billion-for-green-projects-overseas-including-nearly-500m-for-gender-equity%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2114072&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Biden Administration Commits $3 \u200bBillion to Climate \u200cand Gender Equity Funds<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden\u200d administration is urging countries to accelerate their climate action \u2063and has announced a $3 \u2062billion pledge to climate and gender equity funds. This commitment was made at the Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, where Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a series of historic actions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-dems-propose-1-billion-in-subsidies-for-local-newspapers\/\" title=\"House Dems Propose  Billion in Subsidies For Local Newspapers\">promote environmental justice<\/a> and climate resilient communities.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the pledge, the United States will provide\u2062 financial support to help its international partners mobilize the necessary \u200cfunds. This includes a $3\u200c billion contribution to the Green \u200cClimate Fund, which aims to assist developing countries\u2064 in investing in resilience, clean energy, and nature-based solutions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to climate finance, the White House is also prioritizing gender equity amid climate change. The administration has allocated $449 \u200cmillion for programs like Global Girls Creating Change, which offers professional opportunities to girls and young\u2064 women in 29 different countries.<\/p>\n<p>The commitment to gender equity is further supported by\u2063 the Rockefeller Foundation&#8217;s $25 million contribution to the Co-Impact Gender Fund and the UPS \u2064Foundation&#8217;s $3 million commitment to the Climate Gender Equity Fund. These funds aim to advance gender equality and create economic\u2064 opportunities \u200cfor women in the \u200bcontext of climate change.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration credits the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law \u200cfor pushing the United States closer to its emissions target under\u200d the Paris Climate Agreement. President \u200dBiden rejoined \u2064the agreement shortly after taking office,\u2062 reversing the previous administration&#8217;s decision to withdraw.<\/p>\n<p>The Paris Climate Agreement itself emphasizes the importance of gender equality and international equity in addressing climate change. It recognizes the rights of various groups, including indigenous peoples, migrants,\u2064 and persons with disabilities, and highlights the need\u2062 for gender-responsive approaches to climate policy.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK \u2063HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The United Nations also recognizes the importance of gender in climate\u200c policy, stating that a gender-responsive approach is critical for\u2063 understanding vulnerability and effectively adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is \u200cthe purpose of the \u200bWomen&#8217;s Empowerment and Climate Resilience Fund?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ims to assist \u2064developing countries in implementing\u2062 climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives.\u200d The\u200d fund aims\u2062 to support projects that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>, enhance climate resilience, \u2063and promote sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Biden\u200b administration is\u2062 committed to investing in gender equity through climate action. As such, a portion of the \u200c$3\u200d billion pledge will be allocated to the Women&#8217;s Empowerment and Climate Resilience Fund. This fund aims \u2063to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on \u2064women and girls, while also supporting women-led \u2063initiatives that promote sustainable development and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to allocate funds specifically towards gender equity demonstrates \u200bthe Biden administration&#8217;s recognition\u200b of the intersecting challenges of climate change and gender inequality. Women, particularly those\u2062 in developing countries, often bear the brunt \u200bof climate change impacts, including increased poverty, displacement, and limited access to resources. By supporting\u200b women&#8217;s empowerment and climate resilience, the administration is taking \u200ba proactive approach to address these injustices.<\/p>\n<p>In her speech at COP28,\u200d Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the\u2063 importance \u2062of climate action in achieving gender equity and social\u2062 justice.\u2064 She stated, &#8220;We cannot address the climate crisis without also addressing the \u200ddeep-rooted \u200cinequalities that exist in \u2062our societies. Women are powerful agents of change, and we must empower them \u200bto lead the\u2064 way towards a more \u2062sustainable and\u200c equitable future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The $3 \u200cbillion pledge\u200c reflects the\u2062 Biden administration&#8217;s commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-budget-earmarks-billions-to-defeat-climate-crisis-abroad-as-gas-prices-soar\/\" title=\"White House Budget Earmarks Billions To Defeat \u2018Climate Crisis\u2019 Abroad As Gas Prices Soar\">global climate leadership<\/a> and\u200c its recognition\u2063 that climate change requires international collaboration. By providing financial support to developing countries, the United States aims to encourage ambitious climate action and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The funding \u2062will assist countries in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-carolina-state-treasurer-calls-for-the-resignation-of-blackrocks-larry-fink\/\" title=\"North Carolina State Treasurer Calls For The Resignation Of BlackRock\u2019s Larry Fink\">implementing renewable energy projects<\/a>, adopting sustainable agricultural \u2062practices, and enhancing climate resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the commitment to gender\u2063 equity within climate action sets an important\u2063 precedent for other \u2064nations. It underscores the\u200d need for intersectional approaches to address \u200cthe\u2063 challenges posed \u200cby climate change and promotes gender equality as a crucial aspect of building climate resilient communities.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of the $3\u200c billion pledge to climate and\u200b gender equity funds is a significant step\u2064 towards achieving the Biden\u2063 administration&#8217;s climate goals and promoting global\u2063 environmental justice. It sends a powerful \u200dmessage about the United States&#8217;\u2062 renewed commitment to\u200c international climate cooperation and its \u200brecognition of the importance of addressing gender inequalities within\u200c climate action. As the world continues \u2063to grapple with the impacts of climate change, this pledge offers hope for a more sustainable and equitable future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden administration urges nations to hasten climate action and allocates $3 billion in taxpayer funds for climate and gender equity initiatives. This commitment was announced by the White House at the Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, aiming to assist global partners in mobilizing financial resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2114073,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2114072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2114072"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114072\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2114073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2114072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2114072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2114072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}