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Women demand bigger say in UN climate talks
The destruction of the environment affects each and every one of us. The poorest women in developing countries are amongst those most affected by climate change due to its impact on agriculture, food security and water management which are traditionally women's tasks.
According to the World Health Organization, more than three million children under five die each year from environment-related causes and conditions. And the National Wildlife Federation has found that diseases associated with dirty water kill between 5 and 12 million people a year, mostly women and children. Due to increasing privatization and pollution, more people, especially women, lack access to clean drinking water.
In 2005, the UN acknowledged women's role in preserving and transmitting indigenous knowledge, promoting biodiversity and managing environmental resources with respect. Economic and environmental justice cannot be achieved without the empowerment of women. Climate change discussions need to incorporate women's concerns more. Funds aimed at helping countries adapt to the effects of climate change should support local work initiatives that involve women.
Until recently, gender issues have not played a major role in climate protection discussions. This is surprising given the situation that equity in general is a key issue in the climate change negotiations and discussed in relation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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This article has 2 responses.
1. Grace Baalikowa from Uganda wrote:
Climate Change affects everyone - young, old, children, animals etc. However women and girls are more affected. I believe that they are more vulnerable to climate change than any other person. Therefore their request to be part of the UN climate change talks will be of great value to them and to others too so that they can input gender views and opinions on climate change and give their recommendations.
2. Anne M. Lopez from Germany wrote:
Women discuss and fear climate change and are well aware of its imminent threats. But in the committees they are not represented. Ask them to join and invite them to help instead of overlooking their readiness to engage instead of scaring them away. Do not forget that the majority of women have their hands full with responsibilities for little ones and the elderly and in developing countries also for their domestic animals and so have little spare time, no extra money and often no regular schooling to provide services - but they do have practical experience which they will be glad to contribute and this is indispensable in decision making.