Reviewing the Impacts of Climate Change on Women

Climate change is threatening the lives of millions around the world.Apart from their location, the extent to which people are affected by climate change also depends upon their social and economic status, access to resources, and gender.Despite of progress on women empowerment indicators, still in the majority of countries, women are in a disadvantageous position.Their lack of control over various forms of assets and social norms makes them more vulnerable to climate change.Traditionally women have a better understanding of natural resources as they are procurers and consumers.That means the participation of women in climate change mitigation efforts will make these policies more effective.Unfortunately, this fact is not being given serious consideration.In the present scenario, this paper based on secondary data from various related sources analyzes how climate change impacts women differently and what steps can be taken for gender mainstreaming of climate change policies.It can be seen that climate change has certain specific impacts on women, which are further exacerbated by the economic and social setup of society.To address this some interventions have been mentioned to promote the inclusion of women in climate change mitigation, adaptation, and negotiations.