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14 Think Tanks in BriefExplore Articles by ExpertsRoad to COP30COP29 fell short on many items, including climate finance, mitigation, just transition, gender, and energy. However, parties must continue the discussion and raise ambitions. Only then, we can build a sustainable future for all and address, e.g., the global water crisis. Here, parties must achieve improvements, among others, on sustainable agriculture, including technology transfer to enable advanced water management, such as harvesting rainwater. This can further include nature-based solutions, like protecting and bringing back mangroves, wetlands, and forests as a defense against water risks. These solutions effectively help to regulate water flow and improve carbon storage. Additionally, they are inexpensive. However, all of those measures taken must be gender-responsive. Addressing gender inequalities must be at the core of COP30 outcomes as they improve not only water security but also overall disaster resilience and community development. With the Gender Action Plan (GAP) to be implemented, a major chance is presented to embed such topics in a 10-year work program to enhance equality worldwide. However, we must ensure that this is done correctly. The GAP must promote educational initiatives aimed at engaging males in comprehending the gender-specific challenges faced; ensure the adoption of an intersectional approach and equal representation of women in climate sciencepolicy interface, agenda, NDCs, and NAPs; and facilitate the development of inclusive market systems and gender-responsive policies. To sum up, the Gender Action Plan must ensure that the realities of girls, women, genderdiverse people, and vulnerable and marginalized communities are heard and addressed.