The Impact of Climate Change on Women
Climate change is an existential threat that affects everyone on the planet. However, its impacts are not uniformly distributed; women, especially those in developing countries like India, are disproportionately affected. Climate Change Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, mainly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities increase the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and subsequent climate changes. Climate Change Impact on Women Women are often more vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to several socio-economic and cultural factors: 1. Agricultural Dependency: In many developing countries, women are primarily responsible for agricultural activities. Climate change affects agricultural productivity through altered rainfall patterns, increased ...