ISLAMABAD: The effect of climate change is not neutral because women are suffering from environmental disasters, causing them to be displaced, economic instability and violence.
In his keynote address To empower women to fight climate changeMs Marriott, citing global statistics, highlighted the issue that highlighted the issue that 80 % of the displaced people were women. Moreover, women and children were 14 times more likely to die in climate disaster.
Addressing the breath Pakistan Conference organized by Donmedia, he emphasized that the destructive past is an example of this fact. During the 2003 European heat wave and the 2004 Indian Tsunami, more women were killed than men. The reasons for this were multi -faceted – lack of confidence in social expectations, migration restrictions, and lack of confidence in navigating the crisis conditions – all play an important role in increasing the risk.
Climate changes also affected men, but Ms. Marriott pointed out that women often face additional burden, especially in low -income areas where they depend on agriculture and small -scale businesses that Their livelihood is for bread. When facing disasters, women are often lost from the basic sources of their income and have significant obstacles to access to financial services by limiting their renovation and recovery.
The British envoy says that women and children are 14 times more likely to die during floods and other emergencies.
Beyond the economic struggle, the tensions of climate disaster were increased to security concerns. During floods and other emergencies, social services such as policing and law enforcement agencies suffered tensions, which causes women to increase the risk of sexual and domestic violence.
In Kenya, for example, a survey states that domestic violence has increased by 60 pcs in areas affected by climate -affected economic problems.
The British envoy emphasized the urgency of women and girls to integrate the crisis in preparation and flexibility. Comprehensive decision -making can lead to a more effective strategy for climate adaptation. He cited a UN report indicating that, in view of equal access to resources, women can increase agricultural production by 20 to 30 percent.
Demanding a comprehensive action, Ms. Marriott emphasized the importance of incorporating the private sector in the climate investment, while ensuring that both men and women play an active role in forming a sustainable solution. In climate policies, adding gender issues to the mainstream is not just a need. This is an opportunity to create more flexible communities.
He said that efforts are needed to cope with climate change, and empowering women is the key to building a sustainable future for all.
Dawn, appeared on February 8, 2025
