Reducing Vulnerability of Somali Women to the Global Climate Crisis: A Call to Action for Gender-Sensitive Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies  

作　　者：Adam I. OHirsi Adam I. OHirsi(Foresight for Practical Solutions, Mogadishu, Somalia)

机构地区：[1]Foresight for Practical Solutions, Mogadishu, Somalia

出　　处：《American Journal of Climate Change》2024年第4期779-792,共14页美国气候变化期刊(英文)

摘　　要：Women are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change, which presents a serious problem in Somalia. Somali women are particularly vulnerable to climate-related disasters, face discrimination and violence due to weak governance systems, limited resources, and unreliable peace-building initiatives. These necessitate urgent action to address the unprecedented climate change crisis. In this systematic review paper, the factors that increase Somali women’s susceptibility to climate change are examined, resulting to the identification of gender-sensitive adaptation and mitigation measures for Somali Women. The study examined 47 pertinent sources published between 2015 and 2024 after searching academic databases and institutional repositories in accordance with PRISMA principles. The results indicated that the Somali women’s vulnerability is exacerbated by institutional barriers, cultural constraints, limited access to resources, and environmental pressures. These issues lead to gender-based violence, forced relocation, and economic marginalization. Effective gender-sensitive adaptation initiatives in Somalia include increased women’s access to climate finance and decision-making. Other measures include incorporating gender considerations into resource allocation, capacity-building initiatives, and strengthening regulatory frameworks. The study concludes that creating resilient communities in Somalia requires gender-responsive climate action. It recommends expanding women’s access to climate funding and resources, incorporating gender into national climate policy, fortifying institutional frameworks to encourage women’s participation, and improving capacity-building initiatives to cater to the unique requirements of women. It has implications for policymakers, development professionals, and researchers who are dedicated to advancing gender-equitable adaptation techniques in Somalia.Women are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change, which presents a serious problem in Somalia. Somali women are particularly vulnerable to climate-related disasters, face discrimination and violence due to weak governance systems, limited resources, and unreliable peace-building initiatives. These necessitate urgent action to address the unprecedented climate change crisis. In this systematic review paper, the factors that increase Somali women’s susceptibility to climate change are examined, resulting to the identification of gender-sensitive adaptation and mitigation measures for Somali Women. The study examined 47 pertinent sources published between 2015 and 2024 after searching academic databases and institutional repositories in accordance with PRISMA principles. The results indicated that the Somali women’s vulnerability is exacerbated by institutional barriers, cultural constraints, limited access to resources, and environmental pressures. These issues lead to gender-based violence, forced relocation, and economic marginalization. Effective gender-sensitive adaptation initiatives in Somalia include increased women’s access to climate finance and decision-making. Other measures include incorporating gender considerations into resource allocation, capacity-building initiatives, and strengthening regulatory frameworks. The study concludes that creating resilient communities in Somalia requires gender-responsive climate action. It recommends expanding women’s access to climate funding and resources, incorporating gender into national climate policy, fortifying institutional frameworks to encourage women’s participation, and improving capacity-building initiatives to cater to the unique requirements of women. It has implications for policymakers, development professionals, and researchers who are dedicated to advancing gender-equitable adaptation techniques in Somalia.

关 键 词：Gender-responsive Policies Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation Climate Change Women Empowerment and Environment Preservation Somali Woman 

分 类 号：TP3[自动化与计算机技术—计算机科学与技术]