Gender

The analysis estimates that climate change caused 10,600 additional preterm births across India, Bangladesh and the Philippines during the extreme heatwave in April 2024—an event made at least 45 times more likely by human-caused global warming.

Hurricane damage closed a Florida domestic violence shelter for 19 days, disrupting survivor services. Research suggests extreme heat and disasters may increase violence risks, while climate impacts and funding cuts strain support systems.

The report shows that exposure to coastal flooding, sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion can compound existing social and economic inequalities.

This publication presents a set of priority indicators identified by WHO, WMO, UNICEF and UNFPA to support monitoring of the impact of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH).

This paper analyzes how sustained exposure to extreme temperatures negatively impacts Cambodian students’ national exam performance, among social science students, females, and rural students, highlighting the need for adaptation in education systems.

This publication reports on an initiative that demonstrates how adaptation can go beyond reducing climate risk to address underlying social inequalities.

This paper examines how extreme heat in Rio de Janeiro reconfigures daily care for children, showing heat traps disrupt routines, intensify care burdens, erode rest, and disproportionately impact women, urging policy to address social reproduction needs.