Climate Change Impacts on Women in Bolivia

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The Video

State of the World’s Population, 20091by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), © 2009

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Summary

Through this video, the UNFPA shows an example of how women, especially in poorer countries, are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change2. This video looks at the impacts of women in Bolivia. (This is a shorter version of a longer video3, which has a bit more detail.)

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Video Details

Source
State of the World’s Population, 20094
Running time
3m 27s
Filmed
2009
Credits
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

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Transcript

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Related Information

  • State of the World’s Population, 20095
  • UNFPA6
  • Women’s Rights7
  • Climate Change and Global Warming8
  • Climate Change Impacts on Women in Bolivia - Longer Version9
  • Climate Change Impacts on Women in Vietnam10

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1 articles on “Climate Change Impacts on Women in Bolivia” and 2 related issues:

Women’s Rights

Women’s rights around the world is an important indicator to understand global well-being.

A major global women’s rights treaty was ratified by the majority of the world’s nations a few decades ago.

Yet, despite many successes in empowering women, numerous issues still exist in all areas of life, ranging from the cultural, political to the economic. For example, women often work more than men, yet are paid less; gender discrimination affects girls and women throughout their lifetime; and women and girls are often are the ones that suffer the most poverty.

Gender equality furthers the cause of child survival and development for all of society, so the importance of women’s rights and gender equality should not be underestimated.

Read “Women’s Rights” to learn more.

Climate Change and Global Warming

The climate is changing. The earth is warming up, and there is now overwhelming scientific consensus that it is happening, and human-induced. With global warming on the increase and species and their habitats on the decrease, chances for ecosystems to adapt naturally are diminishing. Many are agreed that climate change may be one of the greatest threats facing the planet. Recent years show increasing temperatures in various regions, and/or increasing extremities in weather patterns.

This section explores some of the effects of climate change. It also attempts to provide insights into what governments, companies, international institutions, and other organizations are attempting to do about this issue, as well as the challenges they face. Some of the major conferences in recent years are also discussed.

Read “Climate Change and Global Warming” to learn more.

Human Rights Issues

Read “Human Rights Issues” to learn more.

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