US EditionUN warns of climate change impact on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries
- The UN warns that women in poor countries are more affected by climate change and face discrimination in adapting to income changes during crises.
- Female-Headed rural households experience greater income losses during heatwaves and floods than male-headed households, impacting agricultural productivity and wages.
- The report emphasizes the need for targeted strategies to address the vulnerabilities of rural households led by women, urging inclusive policies in global and national climate actions.
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Climate change disproportionately impacts rural women, poor, elders: FAO
ROME, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Female farmers, poor people, and older populations are the most affected by climate change, and their needs require targeted measures, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlighted in a report published on Tuesday. Read full story
“As mulheres chefes de família nas zonas rurais sofrem perdas financeiras significativamente maiores do que os homens”, afirma o documento, intitulado “O Clima Injusto”
Women And Rural Poor Hit Hardest By Climate Change: UN
Heatwaves and floods inflict greater economic pain on rural women than men because climate change intensifies existing inequalities, the United Nations' food and farming agency said on Tuesday. Scientists say the effects of rising temperatures are already being felt most acutely by the poorest and most vulnerable people on the planet. "Failure to address the unequal impacts of climate change on rural people will intensify the already large gap b…
In a report published on Tuesday 5 March, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reveals alarming figures. In developing countries, the most precarious women and families in rural areas are particularly vulnerable to climate change.
UN reveals climate change disproportionately affects women farmers who manage households in poor nations
The report disclosed that female-headed rural households face an average income reduction of 8 percent during heatwaves and 3 percent during floods, surpassing the losses experienced by male-headed households
In rural areas, the poorest families have limited access to resources, services, and jobs, which can make it difficult to combat climate change
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