The Intersection of Climate Change, Economy, and Gender: A Multifaceted Global Challenge
摘要
One of the major global challenges of the twenty-first century is climate change because this challenge has the potential to exacerbate environmental, economic, and social vulnerabilities across countries. Its impacts extend beyond ecological disturbances, deepening existing gender inequalitiesGender inequalities and socioeconomic injustices. Women, especially those in marginalized and lower socioeconomic communities, bear disproportionate burdens due to climate-induced environmental changes, water and food insecurity, economic dislocation, and health risksHealth risks. This chapter explores the intersection of climate change, economic impactsEconomic impacts, and gender dynamics, highlighting how environmental changes exacerbate systemic discrimination and vulnerability. The effects to economic from climate change, including rising food and energy prices, increased infrastructure damageInfrastructure damage, and impactsAgricultural impacts on global tradeGlobal trade and agriculture, disproportionately affect women, intensifying povertyPoverty and limiting access to resourcesAccess to resources, education, and healthcare. Gender-sensitive policies, inclusive economic planning, and global climate financing are critical for addressing these intersectional vulnerabilities and achieving sustainable resilience. This chapter argues for integrating gender and economic perspectives within climate policiesClimate policy to foster equity, social justiceSocial justice, and long-term economic stability. By highlighting the role of women as both climate victims and active agents of changeAgents of change, this work advocates for inclusive and holistic climate actionClimate actions, aligning climate resilienceClimate resilience with gender empowerment and sustainable developmentSustainable development for a more just and equitable future.