Women, children bear 80% impact of climate change- Minister
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called attention to the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and children, who make up 80% of its victims. Speaking at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Minister urged international organizations and development partners to increase investments in empowering women and children. Women at the Heart of Food Production and Climate Solutions Sulaiman-Ibrahim highlighted women’s critical role in global food production, noting that they account for 70% of food processing and 60% of smallholder farming activities worldwide. She emphasized the need for their active involvement in land restoration and climate adaptation initiatives. The Minister also spotlighted the health hazards faced by women who rely on traditional cooking fuels. She equated the inhalation of cooking smoke to smoking 40 cigarettes per meal, stressing the urgency of transitioning to c...