REMIT held its latest Economy for All session on “Women’s Economic Resilience: Climate Crisis and Policy Actions.” The session brought together key stakeholders from across sectors to discuss how climate change continues to exacerbate gender disparities in Pakistan’s economic landscape.

The session was chaired by Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan, Chairperson of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, who underscored that “women’s empowerment must be placed at the heart of Pakistan’s economic and climate resilience strategies.”

Participants included representatives from women’s chambers of commerce, SMEDA, TDAP, PITB, commercial banks, private businesses, and the Ministry of Climate Change.

The discussion highlighted that the recent floods once again exposed how climate shocks disproportionately affect women, particularly those working in rural and informal economies. Participants emphasized that strengthening women’s economic resilience is central to building adaptive and inclusive climate strategies. Key policy discussions focused on addressing gaps and developing solutions, including expanding insurance and safe storage options for women-owned businesses, formalizing micro and home-based women entrepreneurs to enhance their access to finance and compensation mechanisms, and building green economy skills among women in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, recycling, and renewable energy.

Participants also reviewed the design of the upcoming Women Entrepreneurship Online Portal, jointly developed by REMIT and SMEDA, which will serve as a comprehensive platform offering data, resources, mentorship, and market linkages for women entrepreneurs nationwide.