Gender and Climate Change Vulnerability Hotspot Maps Launched to Support Decision-making
The Gender and Climate Change Vulnerability Hotspot Maps have been launched with a call on policy makers to use it to support their decisions in targeting resources to support women in vulnerable areas.
The maps Identify geographic areas where women are disproportionately impacted by cimate change due to a combination of cimate hazards, exposure, and existng gender inequalities.
Developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) with support from the Delegation of the European Union to Ghana and AGNES, the Maps identified specific districts where women face the greatest risks across agriculture, water, and energy sectors.
The Maps combined data on climate exposure,
sectoral sensitivity, and adaptive capacity to pinpoint 'hotspots' districts where women are most vu...
