Empowering Women and Girls with diabilities through inclusive Climate action

four resilient strategies on climate change for women and girls with disabilities

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

the first one is, accessible early warning systems: Develop and implement early warning systems that are accessible to women and girls with disabilities. this includes using multiple formats such as visual,audio, and text alerts to ensure everyone can receive timely information about impending climate disasters.

2. CLIMATE-RESILIENT LIVELIHOODS: PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE IN CLIMATE-RESILIENT LIVELIHOODS. SUCH AS ADAPTIVE FARMING TECHNIQUES, ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES, AND SUSTAINABLE CRAFTS.

3. INCLUSIVE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR) PROGRAMS: ENSURE THAT WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PLANNING AND RESPONSE EFFORTS. THIS CAN INVOLVE COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING PROGRAMS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. EVACUATION PLANS. AND ACCESSIBLE SHELTERS.

4. MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT: ESTABLISH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT PROVIDE TARGETED SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES AFFECTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS HELPS THEM COPE WITH TRAUMA. STRESS. AND DISPLACEMENT CAUSED BY CLIMATE DISASTERS.

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Empowering Women and Girls with Disabilities: A Climate Change Booklet

This accessible booklet is specifically design for women and girls with disabilities, providing essential information on climate change and it intersection with gender, available here: Download bookletThe booklet explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women and girls with disabilities in the context of climate change, and offers practical tips and strategies for building resilience and promoting inclusive climate action.

Policy Brief: Inclusive Climate Change policies

We're pleased to share the policy brief developed during the stakeholders dialogue meeting between women and girls with disabilities, available here: Download Policy briefThis accessible resources provides an in-depth look at the intersection of climate change, disability, and gender. Using Benue state as a case study, this brief highlights the unique challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities in the context of climate change, and offers recommendations for inclusive policy solutions.Special thanks to News 24 International for publishing this important resource, made possible with support from Urgent Action Fund-Africa.Read the brief to learn more about creating a climate-resilient future that leaves no one behind.