Executive Summary
Gender Perspectives on the National Climate Change Policy examines Pakistan’s climate change policies from a gender perspective. It highlights how climate change disproportionately affects women, particularly due to their roles in agriculture, water management, household responsibilities, and care work. The report identifies gaps in Pakistan’s National Climate Change Policy regarding women’s participation and gender equality and recommends integrating gender considerations into climate planning, decision-making, adaptation, and disaster-risk management. Overall, it argues that effective climate policy in Pakistan requires women’s meaningful participation and gender-responsive approaches.
