GINA

The GINA (Gender-Inclusive Adaptation) project seeks to explore the intersection of climate, housing and gender in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona. The project aims to address the overlooked dimensions of gendered vulnerability in climate adaptation in urban areas. Specifically, GINA examines how gender and social vulnerability intersect to shape experiences of climate impacts and gentrification. Through a combination of quantitative, spatial, and qualitative research methods, GINA will generate new insights into the socio-environmental risks facing marginalized communities, particularly women and girls. 

Main Objectives 

1. Mapping Intersectional Vulnerabilities. Using demographic, social, and climate data, GINA will develop spatial maps that identify areas in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona most vulnerable to climate and housing  risks.

1. Community Perceptions and Experiences. GINA will conduct focus groups and interviews with community members to understand lived experiences of the interlinkages between gender inequities, climate impacts and housing crisis. These discussions will explore how communities are adapting to climate impacts, the role of public policies (e.g., climate shelters), and their experiences with displacement or exclusion.

1. Policy Recommendations and dissemination. Based on findings from the data analysis and community engagement, GINA will provide actionable policy recommendations to local governments and urban planners. These recommendations will aim to promote inclusive, gender-sensitive climate adaptation strategies that address the needs of marginalized communities.

GINA will adopt an intersectional approach, integrating gender into the study of climate gentrification to better understand how vulnerability is experienced differently across various social groups. It collaborates with several community-based organizations, research projects, urban planners, and local government offices in the metropolitan area of Barcelona.