NIPP, UNFPA discuss climate change impact on women
LAHORE: The National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP), an integral unit of the National School of Public Policy (NSPP), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), organised a roundtable discussion on the “Climate Change Study and Action Plan” to examine the growing impact of climate change on women and girls. The discussion focused on health, sexual and reproductive health…
The National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently organized a roundtable discussion to examine the impact of climate change on women and girls, focusing on health, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and humanitarian vulnerabilities. Dr. Naveed Elahi, Dean of NIPP, emphasized the need for evidence-based policymaking and stronger coordination among stakeholders to translate research findings into practical interventions.
UNFPA Humanitarian Analyst Dr. Rashid highlighted the humanitarian dimensions of climate-induced disasters and their disproportionate impact on women and girls, stressing the need for gender-sensitive approaches in disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, and climate-resilience planning. The discussion concluded with a focus on coordinated, evidence-based, and gender-responsive policy action to address the effects of climate change on women and girls.
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