While climate change threatens livelihoods and human security across the board, women and girls, particularly those who are living in poverty, often face higher risks and greater burdens from climate change. Women are agents of change, yet they are frequently viewed as passive victims that are ‘vulnerable’ to climate change. The NDCs aim to become a pathway towards enhanced greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction ambition and climate resilience with more equitable and better outcomes. It is critical therefore that womens' needs are addressed and priorities are met in the NDCs and that the NDCs actively promote gender inclusion in climate action. This is the only way to meet the objective of the NDCs to achieve more equitable and better climate action outcomes.