Mapping out gender issues in climate change vulnerability and adaptation
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2010
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Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, UG
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Poor women’s limited access to resources, restricted rights, limited mobility and muted voice in shaping decisions make them highly vulnerable to effects of climate change. The presentation reviews gender issues in terms of climate change adaptability. While climate change affects both men and women, women are more vulnerable because of imposed social roles, discriminatory practices and oppression. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, responsibility is closely linked to gender specific division of labour, economic power and the different consumption habits of men and women.
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Meeting: Climate Change and Adaptation Workshop, 25-30 January, 2010, Naivasha, KE
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CLIMATE CHANGE, VULNERABILITY, GENDER ANALYSIS, GENDER MAINSTREAMING, GENDER ROLES, GENDER DISCRIMINATION, SOUTH OF SAHARA, RISK MANAGEMENT