Analysis of The Climate-Based Gender Inequities in North Indus Plain

Abstract

This article explores gender disparities in climate change in Pakistan's Northern Indus Plain,
where women are disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change, such as water
scarcity and erratic rain. The loss of resources has resulted in an escalation of women's
customary duties in rural regions, such as collecting firewood and water. This has resulted in
extended journeys and increased duration devoted to these pursuits. It also impacts their
health and restricts their access to education and economic participation. The analysis
highlights the way in which the sociocultural framework contributes to gender gaps by
excluding women from climate adaptation methods and decision-making processes. It
encourages gender-responsive policies in climate change that include women as decision
makers and provide sustainable alternatives, such as improved water access and alternative
sources of energy. Gender inequality and climate change are two issues that the region can
tackle head-on if it invests in women's education and economic empowerment