UN warns of climate change impact on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries

Women in rural households in poor countries are disproportionately affected by climate change, losing income during heatwaves and floods. The Food and Agriculture Organization reports that climate change will widen existing gaps in agricultural productivity and wages between women and men. Government plans for climate change adaptation fail to address the specific vulnerabilities of rural women.Women in rural households in poor countries are disproportionately affected by climate change, losing income during heatwaves and floods. The Food and Agriculture Organization reports that climate change will widen existing gaps in agricultural productivity and wages between women and men. Government plans for climate change adaptation fail to address the specific vulnerabilities of rural women.