Efforts to build disaster resilience and climate adaptation must increasingly address gender-based violence (GBV), as highlighted in recent findings focused on India’s development goals for 2030. The report underscores that disasters and climate-related risks often disproportionately impact women and vulnerable groups, increasing exposure to violence and social insecurity.
According to the study, natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and droughts can disrupt social structures, displace communities, and weaken protective systems, creating conditions where GBV risks escalate. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable in temporary shelters, migration scenarios, and resource-scarce environments.
The report emphasises the need to integrate GBV prevention and response into disaster risk management and climate resilience strategies. This includes designing safer shelters, ensuring access to healthcare and legal support, and strengthening community awareness and protection mechanisms.
From a policy perspective, coordinated action between government agencies, humanitarian organisations, and local communities is essential. Gender-sensitive planning, data collection, and monitoring systems can help identify risks and implement targeted interventions.
From a risk management standpoint, addressing GBV is critical for building inclusive resilience. Ignoring social risks can undermine recovery efforts and long-term sustainability.
The findings highlight that effective disaster and climate resilience strategies must go beyond infrastructure and environmental considerations, incorporating social protection and gender equity to ensure comprehensive and sustainable outcomes.
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