Think Climate Change Isn’t A Gender Issue?

The climate crisis has become one of the most pressing crises affecting the environment we live in and the natural resources that sustain our lives. However, the climate crisis is not only an environmental issue. Did you know that the climate crisis also reinforces women’s vulnerability?

In reality, the climate crisis deepens women’s vulnerability across multiple dimensions — from economic insecurity and the double burden of unpaid work, to health risks and increased exposure to gender-based violence (GBV). Let’s take time to understand how the climate crisis strengthens these vulnerabilities, so that future climate responses can be more just and inclusive.