ABSTRACT
Climate policies are shown to be largely technology-centric, leaving little room for the recognition of gender inequalities in affecting either climate change mitigation or adaptation. Essentially, the intertwining of patriarchy with market functioning and patterns of accumulation in India is a feature that must be recognized. Public policies have also played into such gender inequality and often relied on them. With respect to international negotiations, there is a fascinating discussion on the interlinkages between India’s positions on gender in climate diplomacy and domestic climate policy. Intersectionality is an aspect that also must be taken into consideration, with the poorest women and those from already marginalized communities facing the brunt of adverse changes. The injustice of an overwhelming focus on mitigation strategies without equal consideration of the increasing need of adaptation is pointed out; and the difficulties and constraints posed by technology-driven climate mitigation are noted.
