UN Women Warns Climate Change Threatens Women, Girls
(MENAFN) More than 1.5 billion women and girls around the world, representing over one-third of the global female population, live in areas where climate threats overlap with financial insecurity and gender inequality, UN Women warned Tuesday.
In a newly released fact sheet, the agency reported that 73% of countries recognize climate risks that specifically affect women in their national climate plans. However, only slightly more than one-third have developed comprehensive measures to address these challenges.
Under the most severe climate scenario, global warming could drive an additional 141 million women and girls into extreme poverty.
Research covering 24 countries also found that a rise of 1C in temperature was associated with women experiencing income losses 34% greater than those suffered by men.
Meanwhile, findings from 14 countries linked prolonged periods of severe drought to a 21% increase in the likelihood of sexual violence against adolescent girls and young women.
"Across the world, women are already leading the fight for a better future," UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous said, emphasizing the need to guarantee women equal access to rights, resources and decision-making opportunities.
During the COP31 climate conference, the agency called on governments to increase funding for climate initiatives that address gender inequalities and strengthen protections for women's rights.
In a newly released fact sheet, the agency reported that 73% of countries recognize climate risks that specifically affect women in their national climate plans. However, only slightly more than one-third have developed comprehensive measures to address these challenges.
Under the most severe climate scenario, global warming could drive an additional 141 million women and girls into extreme poverty.
Research covering 24 countries also found that a rise of 1C in temperature was associated with women experiencing income losses 34% greater than those suffered by men.
Meanwhile, findings from 14 countries linked prolonged periods of severe drought to a 21% increase in the likelihood of sexual violence against adolescent girls and young women.
"Across the world, women are already leading the fight for a better future," UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous said, emphasizing the need to guarantee women equal access to rights, resources and decision-making opportunities.
During the COP31 climate conference, the agency called on governments to increase funding for climate initiatives that address gender inequalities and strengthen protections for women's rights.
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