19 May 2025
The 伊人直播app’s commitment to global gender equality and climate action has been highlighted in a new White paper, produced in partnership with and launched today at the in London.
Drawing on research led by Dr Karen Jones, Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Management at the Institute of Education, the new THE White paper, , explores how universities are contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: Gender Equality. It draws on data submitted by 1,361 universities from over 100 different countries for the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024.
The White paper examines the performance of six key markets across eight SDG 5 indicators and proposes five actionable recommendations to align policy, funding and institutional capacity for meaningful change. Dr Jones’ research project, which , is showcased as a case study of international best practice. Her project highlights how empowering women to lead in climate action is critical to achieving the United Nations SDG 5 on Gender Equality.
The White paper will be presented to a global online audience at dedicated webinars. Dr Jones will join an expert panel on 29 May 2025 to discuss the research findings and explore future actions for achieving gender equality through higher education. Find out more and .
Dr Jones partnered with from the University of Nairobi to .
Supported by the Research England , the project set out to understand the obstacles women face in achieving leadership roles in climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
Through a series of stakeholder focus groups, roundtable events and interviews, the research engaged representatives from government agencies, civil society organisations, academic institutions and the private sector.
Dr Jones explained: “Addressing gender barriers requires comprehensive interventions, structural and policy reform, which is best driven through stakeholder engagement and partnership work to increase the likelihood of success.”
The project emphasised the importance of international collaboration in building inclusive, context-specific solutions and highlighted the critical role of women’s leadership in strengthening community resilience to climate shocks.
The research revealed several systemic challenges undermining women’s participation in climate leadership, including limited access to decision-making spaces, obstacles to STEM education and career advancement, failure to utilise women's valuable knowledge in natural resource management and persistent gender norms that restrict women’s leadership opportunities in technical and policy domains.
By identifying these challenges, the project has generated vital insights to inform future programmes and policy reforms, both in Kenya and across the wider African region.
Dr Jones' research supports the THE White paper's recommendations for promoting gender equality through academic partnerships, international networking, increased funding, better data infrastructure and empowered champions to lead regional change efforts. The White paper highlights the vital role that universities play in advancing gender equality, and the 伊人直播app is among the leading institutions driving data-led, collaborative approaches to achieving SDG 5.
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