The climate crisis disproportionately affects women and girls, who are often responsible for securing resources in rural areas. They face increased risks of gender-based violence and are more likely to die during extreme weather events. Despite their significant role in grassroots activism, women remain underrepresented in political leadership on climate issues. Experts argue that including women's perspectives in decision-making leads to better climate policies and outcomes. There is a call for urgent action to increase women's representation and support women-led initiatives in climate change. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)