Amber helps us clearly see social inequality during the world's climate events. Climate is also a powerful backdrop to see the often under-valued importance of farm women.

Dr. Amber Fletcher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Studies, University of Regina. Her research examines how climate change and major policy changes affect women in agriculture. Dr. Fletcher’s research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals and books. She is a member of the United Nations World Water Assessment Programme’s international working group on gender and water indicators, and has served as an official delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Dr. Fletcher holds two medals from the Governor General of Canada for her research and community work on gender equality.

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