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Key Considerations at the Intersection of Disasters, Climate Change and Gender-based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region

Key Considerations at the Intersection of Disasters, Climate Change and Gender-based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region
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This learning paper explores the links between climate, GBV, and disasters in Asia and the Pacific and considers key actions GBV specialists working in settings affected by climate change and disasters can take. Drawing from a desk review of relevant resources, it begins with a brief overview of the intersections of GBV, climate, and disasters, highlighting evidence that women and girls are often the most negatively affected by climate change and disasters yet the most excluded from climate action and disaster risk reduction (DRR), preparedness, response, and recovery. It then explores key considerations linked to climate action, with a summary of potential efforts GBV actors can take in climate change mitigation, climate adaptation and resilience, and supporting shifts from carbon-intensive economies to more sustainable use of natural resources. The paper goes on to consolidate recommendations for priority interventions to address GBV at three critical stages of disasters: risk reduction and preparedness, anticipatory action, and response and recovery, which are important when managing climate-related disasters.

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