This flagship UNDP publication spotlights transformative approaches that integrate gender equality into climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Drawing on real-world experiences from Europe and Central Asia—along with comparative insights from South Asia and the Caribbean—the report shows how women are not only vulnerable to climate shocks but are also powerful agents of resilience and change. From STEM innovators in Tajikistan to agripreneurs in Moldova and grassroots responders in Armenia, the stories featured illustrate how gender-responsive strategies can strengthen communities and promote inclusive recovery in the face of today’s most urgent climate challenges. It is designed for policymakers, development practitioners, and civil society actors seeking practical, gender-responsive solutions to the climate crisis. It offers concrete strategies, tools, and lessons learned to inform programming, policy reform, and inclusive resilience building across diverse contexts.