Bridging Climate Action and Gender Equality: An Integrated Governance Approach from China

This book offers the first systematic analysis of the synergies between climate action and gender equality--two of the most urgent goals in global sustainable development. Published at the landmark moment of the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, it introduces an integrated analytical framework that bridges two fields long treated in isolation.

At its core is a two-level interactive governance model that explains how international norms and domestic implementation mutually reinforce one another, providing a replicable approach for countries pursuing climate and gender transitions simultaneously. Combining interdisciplinary rigor with strong empirical foundations, the book employs meta-analysis, big data mining, and in-depth case studies to address persistent gaps in gender-disaggregated climate data.

Drawing on a nationally representative survey of 4,179 respondents and 21 cross-sectoral case studies, the book demonstrates how women are shifting from perceived climate-vulnerable groups to key drivers of climate action. It further proposes a Four-Dimensional Synergy Framework--integrating top-level design, scientific support, capacity building, and social mobilization--distilled from China's experience in advancing carbon neutrality alongside gender equality. The framework offers actionable, transferable pathways for integrated SDG implementation across diverse national contexts.