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Climate Effects on Social Issues

Santhosh Kumar 30/06/2023

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Context
Climate effects on domestic violence
Study shows rising temperatures increase domestic violence
Findings
Vulnerabilities and inequalities
Women experiencing IPV in low-middle income countries
Ambient temperature and IPV
1°C increase in temperature
4.49% increase in IPV prevalence
Violence prevalence
Highest physical violence
Followed by emotional and sexual violence
Global Warming and IPV
Temperature increase effects
Working hours decrease
Impact on daily wage earners
Increased home time
Increased workload for women
Increased comfort requirements
Unaffordable for economically weaker sections
Direct impact on mental health
Contribution to domestic violence
Challenges
IPV increase
21% by end of 21st century
Case of India
Heat-related deaths
Temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius
Highest IPV increase predicted for India
Solutions
Climate action essential
Strict emissions-cut scenarios
Moderate increase in IPV
Women's involvement in climate action
Gender mainstreaming in policymaking
UNICEF's Gender Action Plan
Lima work programme on Gender
Conclusion
Violence against women issue
Connection to Sustainable Development Goals

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Categories: Global Warming & Climate Change, Women

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