Climate change has affected women living on Indus Delta, particularly those working in agriculture and fisheries sectors, more than men, highlighted environmental experts on Tuesday. They highlighted that climate change exacerbated competition for limited natural resources and often accelerated human migration, as well as the disappearance of wild species. Speaking on the occasion, WWF-P regional head in Sindh and Balochistan Dr Tahir Rasheed said that despite its global ecological significance, the Indus Delta was ranked the third most vulnerable delta to climate change. "Although women are more prone to the adverse impacts of climate change, they have limited representation in development planning," he pointed out. "It is an undeniable fact that women are on the frontline of climate change [impact] and their voice should be heard at national and international levels."

Source: The Express Tribune November 11, 2020 04:07 UTC