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Why are women more affected by climate change?

Why are women more affected by climate change?

The Climate Question vor 3 Jahren

Women around the world bear the brunt of the effects of climate change. What can be done?

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The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the
world. Research shows that some groups are disproportionately
affected. Women already face many socioeconomic, cultural, and
political inequities, with those living in areas heavily impacted
by natural disasters related to climate change, such as floods,
drought, and coastal erosion, enduring even worse outcomes. So
what can be done to address this?

Presenter Sophie Eastaugh is joined by: Dr. Mayesha Alam, Vice
President of Research at FP Analytics, senior fellow at the
United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, and
professor at Johns Hopkins University Verania Chao, Programme
Specialist in Climate Change, Gender Equality and Inclusion at
UNDP Sahar Habib Ghazi, on-the-ground reporter in Sindh province,
Pakistan

Producers: Ben Cooper and Matt Toulson Series Producer: Alex
Lewis Editor: China Collins Sound engineer: Tom Brignell
Production Coordinators: Debbie Richford and Sophie Hill