‘Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities’

KARACHI:

Habib University held a student research conference titled "Aamozish-e-Tehqeeq - Navigating Climate, Gender and Peace," reflecting its commitment to proactive community engagement and addressing societal challenges through intellectual endeavors.

The dilemma of climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities, disproportionately affecting women and other gender minorities across various regions and socio-economic backgrounds. The United Nations estimates that 80 per cent of the people displaced by climate change are women.

The conference organised under the varsity's Social Development and Policy programme, invited young scholars, climate activists, educators, and technology innovators to explore the linkages between climate change, gender, and peace-building.

Featuring panel discussions, interactive talks, skill-building, and artistic workshops, the conference facilitated multidisciplinary dialogue centered around climate action and gender, while emphasising the importance of strengthening communities to counter the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change.

The conference stemmed from a research grant awarded to professor at the varsity Dr Shama Dossa, by the United States Institute of Peace.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 10^th, 2024.