She has been called by many names throughout the ages; Terra Mater was coined by the early Romans, while the goddess Gaia was rooted in Greek mythology. She is the all-powerful energy that gives birth to nature, creating everything that exists within it. It is this fundamental concept that solidifies my belief that women play a key role in climate action. In many instances however, that critical female representation is often absent where design, decision making and implementation is concerned. The UN Women website cites “Because women possess unique knowledge and experience, particularly at the local level, their inclusion in decision-making processes is critical to effective climate action.” It is because of our inherent ability to nurture, I daresay, women are by and large the missing element in this fight to restore and protect our planet. Research has shown that there is a clear correlation