Happy International Day for Women's Rights and International Peace!

Today, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while also recognizing the ongoing struggle for gender equality and promoting peaceful societies.

However, the fight for gender equality cannot be separated from the fight against climate change. ?? Climate change disproportionately affects women and exacerbates existing inequalities. Women are often responsible for securing food, water and fuel for their families, and climate change makes these tasks more difficult due to droughts, floods and other extreme weather events. Additionally, women are often excluded from decision-making processes related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Academic research supports this intersectional approach to climate change and women's rights. A study published in the journal "Climate and Development" found that women in developing countries are more likely to experience negative impacts of climate change, such as food insecurity and displacement. Another study published in the journal "Gender, Technology and Development" found that women's participation in decision-making related to climate change adaptation can lead to more effective and equitable solutions. ??????????

So, as we celebrate this day, let us not forget the important role that women play in the fight against climate change. Let us continue to promote gender equality and empower women to participate in decision-making processes related to climate change mitigation and adaptation ????

#InternationalWomensDay #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #Peace

References:

• Capstick, S., Whitmarsh, L., Poortinga, W., Pidgeon, N., & Upham, P. (2015). International trends in public perceptions of climate change over the past quarter century. WIREs Climate Change, 6(1), 35-61.
• Dazé, A., Dube, A., & Holland, E. P. (2015). From principles to practice: Gender mainstreaming in climate change adaptation. Gender, Technology and Development, 19(2), 125-148.
• Parvin, G. A., & Hossain, M. A. (2018). Gendered vulnerability to climate change: insights from Bangladesh. Climate and Development, 10(2), 164-176.