India, May 14 -- The climate crisis is typically framed through the lenses of carbon, capital, and technology. Yet one of its most powerful and underutilised dimension lies in gender. Evidence across countries now points to a clear, data-driven reality: Climate risk is feminised, climate solutions are feminisable, and climate policy remains stubbornly masculinised. Recognising, and acting on this triad could significantly sharpen the effectiveness of climate strategies worldwide.

Climate impacts are not gender-neutral; they are filtered through existing socio-economic inequalities. Across developing economies, women are disproportionately exposed to climate shocks due to their concentration in climate-sensitive sectors such as agricultur...