This book offers the first systematic analysis of the synergies between climate action and gender equality—two of the most urgent goals in global sustainable development. Published at the landmark moment of the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, it introduces an integrated analytical framework that bridges two fields long treated in isolation.

At its core is a two-level interactive governance model that explains how international norms and domestic implementation mutually reinforce one another, providing a replicable approach for countries pursuing climate and gender transitions simultaneously. Combining interdisciplinary rigor with strong empirical foundations, the book employs meta-analysis, big data mining, and in-depth case studies to address persistent gaps in gender-disaggregated climate data.

Drawing on a nationally representative survey of 4,179 respondents and 21 cross-sectoral case studies, the book demonstrates how women are shifting from perceived climate-vulnerable groups to key drivers of climate action. It further proposes a Four-Dimensional Synergy Framework—integrating top-level design, scientific support, capacity building, and social mobilization—distilled from China’s experience in advancing carbon neutrality alongside gender equality. The framework offers actionable, transferable pathways for integrated SDG implementation across diverse national contexts.

Dr. Binbin WANG is Founding Director & Chief Scientist of the Climate Future Global Innovation Lab (C Force) and Research Professor at the Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Peking University. A 2023 Yale World Fellow and former UN special advisor, she is the first Chinese author to publish an English monograph on China's climate governance with Springer Nature (China's Transition on Climate Communication and Governance), which was shortlisted for the 2022 China New Development Award. Her pioneering contributions include designing the "Climate x" global campaign（2023）, convening the "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges" global dialogue at the UN in Geneva (2025), proposing "Civilization-based Solutions, CbS" to push the paradigm shift to rebuild the harmony between humanity and nature (2026); and receiving the 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award. Her research interests span climate policy, gender-climate synergy, and public engagement in sustainability transitions.

Shi Xin, Associate Researcher at the Women's Studies Institute of China, All-China Women's Federation. She also serves as Council Member of the China Marriage and Family Studies Society, and Chair of the Women's Science and Technology Communication Committee under the Chinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism. Her long-term research focuses on women's development and feminist theory. She has participated in multiple national-level research projects and published over 30 articles in core journals and mainstream media. Her policy recommendations have received approvals from central and ministerial policy-makers in China. She serves as a member of the Asia-Pacific Civil Society Steering Committee for Beijing+30, and as the Chinese representative to the CICA Women's Council. She has authored several shadow reports for the CEDAW review and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights.