The impact of climate change is not gender neutral. Climate-related disasters exacerbate existing gender inequalities, disproportionately impacting women and girls who often bear the brunt of the climate crisis. Women are underrepresented in policy and decision-making processes, limiting their influence over the very issues affecting their lives and livelihoods.

Yet, women should be seen not as mere victims of climate change but as vital agents of change, capable of designing and implementing adaptation solutions. With their unique local knowledge and firsthand experience, women are instrumental in creating effective, sustainable strategies for adaptation.

About the fact sheets
This fact sheet is part of a series that presents information collated from the Thematic Youth Adaptation Forums held between March 2024 and August 2024. The information seeks to build the knowledge of young people on thematic areas of adaptation, foster a global knowledge Transfer on good practices of adaptation solutions and encourage innovation and accelerate adaptation action amongst young people.