The intertwined crises of climate change and care work represent critical challenges of contemporary society, with pronounced gender dimensions impacting the causes, effects, and mitigation strategies. Within small and medium sizes towns the challenges are often overlooked. Much of the existing discourse focuses on urban contexts, leaving small and medium-sized towns, particularly in rural...
As climate change accelerates, its effects disproportionately impact vulnerable and historically marginalized populations, amplifying existing social and economic inequalities. Rural and coastal communities, Indigenous nations, and under-resourced regions often lack access to the scientific data, policy frameworks, and institutional support needed to navigate these challenges. The Institute...
This research explores how gender equality shapes economic growth in Europe by focusing on the Gender Equality Index (GEI) as a key measure. Using the E3ME econometric model, it examines how reducing the gender pay gap, encouraging women’s participation in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and promoting equal job opportunities contribute to GDP (Gross Domestic...
