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Breaking the Mold: Have gendered dynamics been overlooked in South Asian Adaptation Challenges?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This commentary delves into the complex relationship between gender dynamics and climate change in South Asia, underscoring the pressing need to tackle gender biases in adaption. It looks at how sociocultural issues such as gender vulnerabilities interact to impede successful adaptation attempts and asks whether gender dynamics have been neglected in addressing adaptation challenges in South Asia. It emphasises how social norms, restricted access to resources, and decision-making platforms worsen the disproportionate effects of climate change on women and other intersectional groups. It highlights how crucial it is to incorporate gender-transformative methods into the policies and the distribution of resources to foster inclusivity and resilience. South Asia has the potential to promote fair and sustainable adaptation solutions by questioning conventional gender norms and empowering neglected communities. The commentary accentuates the necessity for transformative action to guarantee gender-inclusive climate adaptation initiatives in the region.

Source: PLOS Climate

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000475

Author: Anjal Prakash

Institution: Indian School of Business

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Education, and Development Issues

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Climate action, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400