Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): The global non-profit organisation launched a special initiative for International Women's Day titled 'Embrace Equity' that aims to amplify the voices of women around the impacts of climate change. Shreya Ghodawat hosted an event at One8 Commune, Pune that witnessed impactful discussions and a special film screening on the occasion of International Women's Day. The main objective of the event was to inspire and encourage women to take up more space in climate change conversations and lead innovative climate action solutions. Among those who attended the event were women leaders and influencers from corporate, social, political and sustainability backgrounds, namely Payal Rajpal (Director - Robotex India & IBTC Estonia), Pooja Anand (President - Pune City Congress Women Cell), Kalyani Darda (Founder - Be Kind Be Human Foundation), Ruby Pashankar (Managing Partner - Limban Resorts), Avani Awasthee, Pooja Misal (Foun
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): The global non-profit organisation launched a special initiative for International Women s Day titled Embrace Equity that aims to amplify the voices of women around the impacts of climate change
Jun 27, 2021
Manchester – For Asia, where more countries are facing greater environmental risks than in other parts of the globe, climate change is an imminent issue that could threaten the lives of people through natural disasters, displacement from homes and shortages of natural resources.
According to an environmental risk assessment published in May, Asia is home to 99 of the world’s 100 most vulnerable cities. The report found 80% of these are in India or China, while Jakarta was named the city most vulnerable to environmental hazards.
Research also shows the most marginalized people will experience the greatest impact from climate change. U.N. figures indicate that 80% of people displaced by climate change are women. Indigenous people, who comprise less than 5% of the world population, protect 80% of global biodiversity and face constant battles to preserve their livelihoods from the exploitation of natural resources.