As the global population approaches eight billion, humans continue to test the number of bodies that can fit onto a planet of finite resources. Empowering women through access to education and family planning may be at the core of establishing a healthy population balance, not just for the planet\u2019s sake, but for ours. So why aren\u2019t we talking about it more? How big a role can gender equity play in reducing our global carbon footprint \u2014 and who gets to decide?\n\nVisit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode.\n\nGuests:\nMusimbi Kanyoro, Former President & CEO, Global Fund for Women; Chair of the Board, United World Colleges \nErtharin Cousin, Visiting Scholar, Stanford Center on Food Security and the Environment; Former Director, World Food Programme\nCorrine Sanchez, Executive Director, Tewa Women United\n\nAdditional Interview: \nEvelyne Ajwang, Programme Manager MNCH/FP at Pathfinder International\n\nThis program was recorded via video on May 21, 2020.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices