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THIS REPORT examines the nexus between climate change and gender-based violence (GBV) in Laos, focusing on the role of sustainable development policy and programming. It highlights how climate and environmental changes act as threat multipliers, exacerbating the risk and prevalence of violence. These impacts are driven by harmful gender norms, social hierarchies, and power dynamics pervasive throughout society.
The study explores how environmental policies and economic goals reinforce development priorities rooted in the commodification of natural resources, which can potentially increase gender-based violence. Data collection methodologies were developed to investigate the systemic causes of GBV through policy interventions addressing climate justice, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental conservation efforts.
SOME KEY FINDINGS FROM THE STUDY INCLUDE:
Climate Change:
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Climate change often overlaps with other environmental issues, such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, and the expansion of commercial agriculture.
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Climate mitigation measures can also have negative impacts on communities when they are not designed inclusively.
Gender-Based Violence:
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GBV is often justified through patriarchal gender norms rather than addressing its root causes, such as inequality or power imbalances.
Policy:
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Women, gender-diverse groups, and ethnic minorities are underrepresented as agents of change in climate policies.
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Climate policies and frameworks often lack gender-specific targets or interventions, while most gender policies take a narrow view of women’s roles in climate mitigation and conservation.