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Gendered impacts of heat waves and drought in Asia and the Pacific: A review in the context of el niño

… This policy brief examines the impacts of heat waves and drought on women’s food security, economic … has the potential to improve their resilience to heat waves and drought, as well as deliver potentially … and harmful male coping mechanisms.  … GENDERED IMPACTS OF HEAT WAVES AND DROUGHT IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: A REVIEW IN …
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As the temperature rises, so do rates of domestic violence

… change means we’re in for more frequent and intense heat events into the future. We know extreme heat can pose health risks , especially for vulnerable … violence increased with warmer weather. But the effect of heat was greater on domestic violence than other types of …

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