Project Details
Georgetown Institute For Women, Peace and Security
Focus Area
Women's empowerment, Environmental conservation
Location
Global - 177+ Countries
Beneficiaries
Women in climate-vulnerable and conflict-affected regions
Safavi's Role
Partner-funded initiative
Key Impact
Funded climate-gender-conflict nexus research, supporting policy guidance and showcasing grassroots women leaders in environmental resilience
Project Overview
The Safavi Philanthropic Foundation Climate Research Endowed Fund supports pioneering research at the intersection of women and climate change. In partnership with the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS), this initiative examines the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women, particularly in fragile and vulnerable settings, and champions their leadership as agents of resilience and sustainable solutions.
Beneficiary Profile
This initiative directly benefits grassroots women leaders in regions facing complex challenges from climate-related disasters and socio-political instability. These women, often from marginalized backgrounds, are actively leading efforts in sustainable natural resource management, community adaptation, and peacebuilding within their local contexts.
Safavi's Role
Safavi provided funding to establish the Safavi Philanthropic Foundation Climate Research Endowed Fund at GIWPS, while also supporting the institute’s core mission to ‘build the evidence-based case for a focus on women, peace, and security.’ This dual investment advances climate-gender-conflict research, sustains policy analysis, and strengthens advocacy for women’s leadership in climate adaptation and peace processes.
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Impact Achieved
The initiative resulted in the publication of a comprehensive report identifying gaps in current climate frameworks and spotlighting grassroots women’s leadership in adaptation strategies across three continents. Key outputs include:
Concrete policy recommendations for inclusive climate action
Global visibility for women-led climate solutions
Contributions to international dialogues, including COP22 gender policy implementation
Purpose & Signifigance
This initiative aligns deeply with Safavi’s mission to champion gender equity and environmental justice. By elevating the voices of women in frontline climate responses, Safavi advances its commitment to sustainable development and inclusive peacebuilding. Supporting this research helps influence global climate and security agendas through a gender lens.
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Future Outlook
Safavi plans to continue following and engaging with intersectional climate research and advocacy. Future initiatives may expand the geographic focus, deepen policy engagement, and build platforms for grassroots women leaders to inform global climate frameworks.
