Gender-Inclusive Legislative Framework and Laws to Strengthen Women's Resilience to Climate Change and Disasters

<p>This report provides guidance on how to integrate gender equality in laws and policies on climate change and disaster management in Asian Development Bank's developing member countries.</p><p><br></p><p>Globally women are disproportionately impacted by climate change and disasters due to gender inequalities and limited opportunities to participate in decision-making processes. The report provides a conceptual framework and good practice guide to improve gender equality in this space based on international norms and examples of national laws. It also demonstrates how gender-responsive laws and policies can contribute to women's resilience to climate change and disasters. The report was developed for the use of governments policy-makers organizations and individuals engaged in gender-responsive legislative reforms.</p>