Displaced women are particularly susceptible to discrimination and exploitation. For instance, following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, the UNFPA observed that women were more exposed to trafficking and exploitation, illustrating the increased risks they face during and after disasters.

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2. Women and Climate
Change
GS3: Ecology and Environment

3. Climate Change Impact
• Frequent Floods and Droughts
• Escalating Flooding Events
• Increasing Drought Incidents
• Food Security
• Climate's Influence on Food Supply
• Drought, water stress, diseases, and
extreme weather
• Human Health
• Heat, Wildfires, Diseases

4. Impact of Climate Change on
Women
• Gendered Consequences:
• Climate effects disproportionately affect women, jeopardizing
their health, safety, and well-being worldwide.
• Heightened Vulnerability:
• Women and girls bear the brunt of climate change, exacerbating
existing gender inequalities.
• UN Recognition (2009):
• In 2009, the United Nations officially recognized women's
heightened vulnerability to climate change.

5. Impact of Climate Change
on Women (contd.)
• Higher Likelihood of Living in Poverty:
• Women are more likely to live in poverty compared to
men.
• Increased Responsibility:
• Women from low-income households bear greater
responsibility for procuring essentials like food and
water.
• Underpaid and Overworked:
• Over 60% of working women in southern Asia and sub-
Saharan Africa are employed in agriculture.

6. Gender-Specific Challenges During Natural
Disasters:
• Increased Displacement:
• 80% of those displaced by climate-related disasters are women and
girls.
• Heightened Exploitation Risk:
• Displaced women are vulnerable to discrimination and exploitation.
• Social Network Separation:
• Disasters separate women from support networks, increasing
isolation.
• Gender-Based Violence Risk:
• Women face greater gender-based violence risks after disasters.
• Reduced Access:
• Disasters disrupt employment, education, and vital health services.

7. Path Forward to Foster Women-Led
Climate Action
• Investment in Women’s Education and Training:
• Empower women through education, training, and resource
access.
• Examples: SEWA in India educates women farmers on climate
adaptation.
• Gender Parity in Policy Decision Making:
• Ensure active female participation in climate policy decision-
making.
• Example: Gender and Climate Change Development Programme
in South Asia amplifies women's voices in policymaking.

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