Marginalised but Critical: The Impact of Climate Change on Women’s Peacebuilding Efforts in Somalia
Climate change has exacerbated gender inequalities in Somalia, particularly in regions like Gedo, Bakool, and Lower Shabelle, where women bear the brunt of prolonged droughts and displacement. Despite their critical role in peacebuilding and conflict management, women are often marginalised from decision-making processes. This paper explores the experiences of women peacebuilders in Somalia, highlighting the consequences of climate change on their work and the challenges they face in promoting sustainable peace. Through proposing interventions that consider the gendered impact of the climate crisis on women’s peacebuilding efforts, the paper argues that enhancing women’s participation in peacebuilding is critical in achieving sustainable peace, as mandated by UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
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