Gender inequality is prevalent everywhere. Lower participation of women in the labour force than men is one main reason for the inequality. This stems from various factors including  biased social norms which make women more prone to work at home and engage in family caregiving. While tackling gender inequality requires a broader set of interventions, shift to low-carbon economies provides opportunities to address gender disparities through increasing women’s participation in green jobs. If managed properly, the green transition offers prospect to achieve a transition that is just and fair. This policy brief presents revealing facts about the persistent unequal labour force participation contributing to gender inequality. As an immediate policy action against the backdrop of just transition, the brief recommends enhanced STEM education, skills and job placements of women, followed with a longer-term pathway to overcome prevailing biased social norms that hinder gender equality.