The course “Ecofeminism” is a space for those who want to understand how feminism helps analyze and change the world in the context of the climate crisis.

We will talk about why the destruction of nature and inequality between men and women are connected by the same system of power and domination. We will examine how patriarchy and extraction economics shape oppression and global injustice, as well as the role women play in resistance and in creating alternatives.

This is a course about feminism as a lens for looking at shared problems, as a force of analysis, solidarity, and action. It is designed for everyone who wants not only to understand theory, but also to participate in shaping a just future.

By the end of the course, graduates will:

• understand the key theories of ecofeminism and the connection between gender inequality and the ecological crisis;
• apply feminist analysis to climate and energy policy;
• identify the gendered consequences of environmental reforms;
• navigate international documents on climate and women’s rights;
• participate in the development and public discussion of gender-sensitive climate solutions.

Key Course Topics

1. Feminism, Climate, and the Structure of Inequality

We will examine how the climate crisis is connected to existing structures of inequality and why a feminist perspective is important for analyzing these processes.

2. The Impact of Climate Policy on Women

We will consider how climate and energy policy affect women and men differently, and what risks arise when a gender-sensitive approach is absent.

3. Ecofeminism in International Legal Mechanisms

We will study how ecofeminist ideas are reflected in international legal documents, climate agreements, and the women’s rights agenda.

4. From Analysis to Practice: A Strategy for Feminist Climate Action

We will discuss how to move from theoretical analysis to practical strategies, civic initiatives, and political solutions.

5. Systemic Transformation: Caring Economics and a Just Transition

We will talk about systemic transformation, caring economics, and the principles of a just transition as a foundation for a sustainable and more just future.

Final Project

The final project is completed in the format of an analytical presentation of 7–8 slides, with an oral defense lasting 10–12 minutes.

The presentation must include:

• a problem statement;
• a brief theoretical framework;
• an analysis of a specific case or policy through a feminist lens;
• conclusions and recommendations.
• The project must be based on at least 4–5 sources and must correctly apply the concepts studied in the course.
• The assessment will take into account the depth of analysis, the logic of argumentation, and the ability to apply theory to practice.