Brief: Women, Peace and Climate Security in Asia and the Pacific

The effects of climate change, environmental degradation, and natural resource scarcity are increasingly exacerbating insecurity and instability worldwide. These challenges affect security through various pathways.

In Asia and the Pacific, the concept of climate security extends beyond the potential for violent conflicts, encompassing economic, political, and socio-cultural dimensions along the human security spectrum, which demands an equally comprehensive preventive approach.

UN Women is partnering with governments, civil society and sister UN agencies to empower women and girls as change agents in addressing climate security threats.