From Feminist Foreign Policy to Feminist Green Foreign Policy: Building Intersectional Security in an Era of Climate Crisis

Type
Open Panel
Language
English
Description

Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) has reshaped debates on international security by challenging militarized and state-centric understandings of foreign policy. Yet, as the world confronts intersecting climate emergencies, environmental conflicts, democratic backsliding, and geopolitical instability, existing FFP frameworks require further conceptual development. This paper argues that climate change is not merely an additional policy issue for feminist foreign policy but a transformative force that redefines security itself. It proposes Feminist Green Foreign Policy (FGFP) as the next stage in the evolution of FFP, integrating environmental justice, ecological peacebuilding, and intersectional approaches to global security. Building on insights from feminist security studies, green foreign policy, and environmental peacebuilding, the paper introduces a 4Ps Framework—Participation, Protection, Prevention, and Promotion—to guide the implementation of feminist and environmentally conscious foreign policy. Rather than replacing the foundational principles of Rights, Representation, and Resources, the framework expands them by emphasizing inclusive governance, preventive diplomacy, climate resilience, and the promotion of sustainable peace. By bridging feminist and environmental approaches to foreign policy, the paper contributes to current debates on the future of FFP and offers a practical framework for policymakers seeking to address the interconnected challenges of climate insecurity, conflict, and global justice in an increasingly complex international order.

Onsite Presentation Language
Same as proposal language
Panel ID
PL-4236
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