Angie Dazé
Director, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion for Resilience
Angie Dazé has been working with IISD’s Resilience team since 2014. Her work focuses on policy and practice related to climate change adaptation, resilience, gender equality, and social inclusion. This includes analysis, guidance, and technical support for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes through the NAP Global Network. In addition, she leads research projects exploring the gender dimensions of climate change adaptation in different contexts.
Past projects include the analysis and development of tools and guidance on different aspects of resilience, such as migration and conservation, ecosystem-based adaptation, and the role of financial services in supporting climate risk management. She has extensive experience facilitating training and learning processes. Angie’s past work includes positions with CARE International and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
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- Areas of expertise
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Gender Equality
- Resilience Building in Rural Communities
- Gender-Responsive Adaptation
- National Adaptation Plans
- Education
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Master of Arts–Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University, Canada, 2012Bachelor of Science–Geological Environmental Engineering, Queen’s University, Canada, 1998
- Languages spoken
- English, French
Contributions
Publications
Addressing Loss and Damage
Through a systematic review of NAP documents and interviews with key stakeholders, this report showcases the role NAP processes can play in minimizing and addressing loss and damage.
Report
June 20, 2023
Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: Progress and promising examples
This document is the third in a series of synthesis reports that assess progress on gender-responsive approaches in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes at the global level. The progress shown in this report demonstrates the potential of NAP processes as a mechanism for ensuring that climate action addresses gender and social inequalities.
Report
June 9, 2022
Opportunities for Strengthening Resilience by Integrating Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
This analysis provides a better understanding of the ways in which countries are integrating climate and disaster risk finance and insurance (CDRFI) solutions in their efforts to formulate and implement National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)—as well as the missed opportunities.
Report
August 16, 2021
Toward Gender-Responsive Ecosystem-based Adaptation
A key factor for the success of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) initiatives is the active integration of gender considerations. By working to address gender and social inequalities, EbA initiatives can be more effective and more sustainable.
Report
July 22, 2021
Articles
A Fair Path Forward: What gender-responsive adaptation teaches us about an equitable recovery
Only with an understanding of who is most vulnerable—and why—can we identify strategies that address real needs, ensuring no one is left behind.
Insight
November 23, 2020
Why Gender Matters in Climate Change Adaptation
Effective climate change adaptation recognizes that women, men and children experience impacts differently depending on where they live, how they sustain their livelihoods, and the roles they play in their families and communities.
Insight
June 6, 2019
Gender-Responsive Climate Action
What does gender-responsive climate action look like? Expert commentary on achieving gender-responsive climate action through women’s empowerment, inclusive policy-making and other innovative practices.
Policy Analysis
June 8, 2018
Connecting the Dots: How ecosystem services support adaptation to climate change
What does Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) look like in practice? This blog looks at lessons from recent work in Nepal.
Insight
April 24, 2017
Envisioning Resilience: Bringing underrepresented women's voices into planning for climate change adaptation
Meaningful participation by women who are on the front lines of climate change is essential for gender-responsive, locally led adaptation. However, in many contexts, women remain underrepresented in decision making, from local to national levels.
Success story
October 28, 2022
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Why it matters and what it means
How can the diversity of identities and experiences of Canadians be reflected in a national strategy on climate adaptation?
Deep Dive
September 20, 2021
Solving the Injustices Caused by Climate Change
"We have to ensure that we give a voice to people who are often considered voiceless in conversations about climate change and climate adaptation."
Deep Dive
January 25, 2021