Expert Seeks Gender-Responsive Policies to Tackle Climate-induced Displacement

An expert from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, is advocating for the implementation of integrated and gender-responsive policies to tackle the growing issue of climate-induced displacement.

Dr. Folahanmi Aina, a national security and governance expert, stressed the importance of these tailored approaches during a recent discussion in Abuja. She argued that existing strategies often fail to adequately consider the distinct vulnerabilities and needs of different genders when communities are forced to relocate due to climate change impacts.

Aina's call emphasizes that effective climate adaptation and mitigation efforts must incorporate a gender perspective. This means recognizing how climate change disproportionately affects women, children, and other vulnerable groups, and designing policies that provide targeted support and protection. The expert believes that without such a focus, displacement caused by climate change will continue to exacerbate existing inequalities.