Does gender matter in climate change discussions in Africa? This crucial question is driven by the increasingly devastating consequences of climate change on women and girls across the continent. Political and social traditions have burdened women with greater vulnerability to climate-related natural disasters – violence, displacement, poverty, and inability to meet the needs of families and communities suffering from famine and access to clean water. However, women are also key to effective and inclusive climate mitigation, adaptation, and decision-making. weiterlesen