Gender and Climate Change - by Cathryn Eilertson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Climate change, driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leads to rising temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, and widespread impacts on ecosystems, water resources, and human societies worldwide. Addressing this issue is critical for environmental sustainability and human well-being. Gender inequalities are increased by climate change, particularly affecting women in developing countries due to their roles in caregiving and resource management. They experience severe health risks, economic hardships and limited decision-making power in climate adaptation efforts. Recognizing and addressing these inequalities is essential for maintaining fair resilience strategies and promoting sustainable development in the face of climate challenges. Ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, can adapt and do well in a changing climate. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of environmental science. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of climate change and gender. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Book Synopsis

Climate change, driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leads to rising temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, and widespread impacts on ecosystems, water resources, and human societies worldwide. Addressing this issue is critical for environmental sustainability and human well-being. Gender inequalities are increased by climate change, particularly affecting women in developing countries due to their roles in caregiving and resource management. They experience severe health risks, economic hardships and limited decision-making power in climate adaptation efforts. Recognizing and addressing these inequalities is essential for maintaining fair resilience strategies and promoting sustainable development in the face of climate challenges. Ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, can adapt and do well in a changing climate. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of environmental science. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of climate change and gender. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.