Climate Change Impacts on Social Vulnerability and Gender Inequality
Climate change is a socio-economic disruptor that deepens inequality. Vulnerable groups—particularly women, the elderly, and marginalized communities—suffer disproportionate impacts due to limited resources and power. Gendered roles in tasks like farming and water collection further increase exposure to climate risks, making climate change a direct driver of social and gender inequality.
Recent Developments
- UNDP India Report (2024) highlighted that women farmers constitute 75% of the agricultural workforce, yet have less than 13% land ownership, restricting adaptation capacity.
- IPCC AR6 (2022) stressed that climate risks exacerbate gendered vulnerabilities in South Asia, impacting livelihoods, migration, and health.
- CAG Report (2023) flagged weak gender-sensitive planning ....
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