How Climate Change Unequally Impacts Women And Why Their Leadership Matters.

Climate change doesn’t affect everyone equally. Women and girls  especially those in vulnerable communities  face disproportionate risks to their health, livelihoods, and safety. From food insecurity and time poverty to heightened risks of gender‑based violence, the impacts are profound.

Yet women are also leading the way in climate solutions: innovating in agriculture, driving household energy choices, and responding first in emergencies. Sustainable climate action depends on their leadership.

This factsheet highlights:

• • How socio‑economic inequalities deepen climate vulnerabilities
  • The link between resource scarcity and gender‑based violence
  • Health and education challenges for girls in climate‑affected areas
  • Practical calls to action for governments, civil society, and communities

Read the full factsheet to explore how gender‑responsive climate strategies can foster resilience and lasting change. https://regenerateafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PI-0127-RA-GENDER-FS-2_FINALFACTSHEET.pdf