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The present report is a deliverable of the GENDER-NET ERA-NET, a project funded by the European Commission (FP7, Science-in-Society work programme, 2013- 2016) and designed to address the common challenges still facing the European Research Area in achieving one of its key priorities, gender equality in research institutions and the integration of the gender dimension in research contents1 . Gender dimension in research is a concept regrouping the various elements concerning biological characteristics and social/cultural factors of both women and men into the development of research policies, programmes and projects2 . Integrating the gender dimension into research content refers to the use of sexand/or gender-based analysis in all the phases of the research cycle – from the formulation of research questions and priorities to research design and methodologies, collection and interpretation of data, reporting, dissemination of results, and applications – so that research content and impact reflect the realities, needs and expectations of both women and men. By taking into account sex/gender perspectives in research programmes and projects, not only is social relevance heightened, but scientific quality and innovation opportunities are also increased. This report (GENDER-NET Deliverable Report D3.9) compiles results that were collected through a survey sent in the second half of 2014 to national and regional organisations (i.e. ministries, research-funding agencies and other types of national/regional organisations) across Europe and in the United States and Canada. The aim of this survey was to provide a compendium – and later, a detailed comparative analysis – of existing national/regional initiatives addressing the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation, in member states and associated countries participating in GENDER-NET, in the countries that have expressed an interest in joining the consortium, and in other relevant countries

As recently as a decade ago, discussions about climate change were nearly exclusively the province of experts in environmental and atmospheric science. In doubt about the reliability of available information on the causes and effects of climate change, world opinion leaders as well as the wider public scuttled around questions about how much they could actually achieve or, indeed, whether it was even necessary to do anything at all.

Today, the effects of climate change are felt all over the world and climate change is no longer a theory or a meteorological model that interests only a few people. Because of the scientific work that has been done, more people now understand how human activities are hastening it. There is also more and more recognition that climate change seriously threatens sustainable human development. Now and in future, it affects or will affect agriculture, energy, human health, food security, the economy, and physical infrastructure.

Around the world at least one woman in every three has been beaten, coerced into sex, or oth- erwise abused in her lifetime. Most often the abuser is a member of her own family. Increas- ingly, gender-based violence is recognized as a major public health concern and a violation of human rights.
The effects of violence can be devastating to a woman's reproductive health as well as to other aspects of her physical and mental well-being. In addition to causing injury, violence increases women's long-term risk of a number of other health problems, including chronic pain, physical disability, drug and alcohol abuse, and depression. Women with a history of physical or sexual abuse are also at increased risk for unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Yet victims of violence who seek care from health professionals often have needs that providers do not recognize, do not ask about, and do not know how to address.

Why protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse is a critical component of the Post-2015 Development Agenda
The vision, goals and objectives for the Post-2015 Agenda cannot be achieved unless children are living free from fear, protected from violence, exploitation and abuse. Protecting children saves lives and allows them to participate positively and contribute to creating the future world we want.