Dr. Anne Karpf, a writer and sociologist, discusses her insightful book on climate change and gender dynamics during the COP26 summit. She highlights the critical yet overlooked role of women, especially in the Global South, in tackling environmental issues. Karpf critiques the inequalities stemming from historical injustices and emphasizes the need for inclusive dialogue. The conversation touches on empowering communities through innovative practices and the transformative power of care roles in creating sustainable futures.
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Women's Role in Climate Crisis
Women are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis, yet they've contributed the least to it.
They are also largely excluded from the decision-making processes.
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Gender Inequality and Disaster Impact
In the 1991 Bangladesh tsunami, 90% of the 140,000 deaths were women.
Societal roles and cultural norms, not biology, often hinder women's escape from disasters.
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Indoor Pollution and Women's Health
Indoor pollution from open cookstoves severely impacts women's health in the Global South.
This daily struggle hinders their participation in higher-level climate discussions.
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Anne Karpf's "How Women Can Save the Planet" delves into the intersection of climate change and gender inequality. The book reveals how women, particularly in the Global South, are disproportionately affected by climate-related disasters. Karpf challenges the notion of collective responsibility, highlighting the unequal contributions to the climate crisis and the marginalization of women in solutions. She argues for a more nuanced understanding of vulnerability, emphasizing the social and economic factors that make women more susceptible to climate impacts. The book advocates for a feminist approach to climate action, centering care and challenging existing power structures.
As the COP26 global climate summit takes place, many are asking who is really responsible for the climate emergency and who might be able to prevent it? Dr Anne Karpf is a writer and sociologist whose recent book, How Women Can Save the Planet, looks to analyse some of these questions in more granular detail. The BBC's South Asia correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan speaks with Anne to learn more about the book.
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