Climate change and mental health of women in developing countries

Shinu Vig ()
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Shinu Vig: Symbiosis International (Deemed) University

Climatic Change, 2025, vol. 178, issue 6, No 12, 20 pages

Abstract: Abstract The purpose of the paper is to examine why women in the lower and middle-income countries (LMICs) are increasingly vulnerable to climate change. It also discusses the association between climate change and mental well-being of women in these regions. The study follows a qualitative approach and synthesizes findings from case studies and thematic literature on mental health impacts in LMICs. This paper identifies displacement and violence, caregiving burdens, early marriages of girls, human trafficking, and food insecurity as primary stressors for women's mental health in these contexts. The paper tries to suggest potential solutions and measures to mitigate and monitor the adverse effects of climate change on women. The paper has several practical implications for policy makers as there is a need for targeted policy interventions with a gender-sensitive approach which can contribute to the development of psychological and social resilience among women. Women need targeted support and recognition of their unique vulnerabilities in the face of environmental challenges.

Keywords: Climate action; Climate policy; Gender; Inequality; Socioeconomic status; Well-being (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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