Capacity Building, Gender, and Non-Formal Education You might be
asking yourself, "what is capacity building and how does it
relate to gender, and non-formal education?" Capacity building
is enhancing existing knowledge on climate change in various
institutions, especially in developing countries. This includes
improving the skills, training, and education of people at all
levels. Developed nations attempt to enhance the knowledge or
infrastructure in developing countries by implementing projects
that build the capacity of the nation. The inclusion of girls
and young women within capacity building is particularly
important. This is because in developing nations, women are
disproportionately affected by climate change. As the impacts of
a changing climate are felt in communities, the subsequent
economic hardships often hit women and girls the hardest. The
education of girls is no longer a priority as financial strains
mean that women are driven to work to uphold their
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