Climate Change Hits Women Hardest, Funding Support Inadequate: UNGCNI

A recent report from the UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on women, warning that by 2050, as many as 158.3 million women and girls could be plunged into extreme poverty under the worst-case climate scenarios. The report underscores that women, particularly in vulnerable regions, are more likely to suffer from the effects of environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and economic instability caused by climate change. Despite these alarming projections, the report criticizes the lack of adequate funding and support directed towards initiatives aimed at empowering women in the context of climate resilience. The findings call for urgent action from governments and organizations to prioritize women's needs in climate policies and funding to mitigate the adverse effects on this demographic. As climate change continues to intensify, addressing gender disparities in climate-related challenges is essential for achieving sustainable development and gender equality. The report serves as a crucial reminder of the intersection between gender and climate change, urging stakeholders to take an inclusive approach in their strategies to combat this global crisis.