Research shows that the majority of the world’s poor rely on natural resources such as land, seeds, forests and rivers for their livelihoods and general survival. In addition, women from the worst climate affected regions (Africa and South Asia) are not only disproportionately affected by climate change but also have limited rights around the access and control of natural resources. Multiple studies now show that if these women had much more secure rights, specifically around land, they would be much more empowered to tackle climate change. There is an urgency to secure these rights though adequate policy frameworks and implementation. Photo credit: WECAN International
