Until recently, climate change action was not seen to be a part of humanitarian response but sat in the “development” sector. This is changing due to the frequency and severity of natural disasters, as well as the impact of climatic disasters and humanitarian conflict situations. The impact of climate change is also being seen to increase insecurity which is contributing to conflict. Humanitarians must now see climate change as a factor to incorporate in their work in responding to and preparing for humanitarian emergencies. Gender-based Violence (GBV) program managers and coordinators must also analyze and be prepared to respond to the issue.
The GBV AoR Community of Practice has collaborated with the GBV AoR Helpdesk to present a webinar drawing from the 2021 Helpdesk Learning Brief: Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence: What are the Risks? Based on a desk review and interviews with humanitarian experts on GBV and/or climate change, this introduction to climate change and the links to GBV aims to increase literacy for GBV actors as a first step to define interventions.
Using several brief case studies—from Bangladesh, the Lake Chad Basin and Pacific Islands—that reflect different innovative approaches to addressing the needs of women and girls affected by climate change, this webinar will focus on helping GBV practitioners understand some of the basics about climate change and its impact on gender-based violence in emergencies.

Speaker: Jeanne Ward, SD Direct

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