THE STANDARD OPINION Over the last 100 years, climate change has been a global issue. Rising temperatures, rising sea levels, coastal erosion and extreme weather events like floods, landslides and severe droughts are some of the manifestations of climate change. Rainfall patterns have become unpredictable. Droughts and floods have become more intense, leaving behind a trail of destruction and deaths. Specifically, droughts and floods have contributed to the displacement of persons; an upsurge in mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever; cholera outbreaks in some counties; loss of livelihoods; local conflicts over resources; and food insecurity. Studies show that women face higher risks and greater burdens from the impact of climate change. When floods and drought occur, women’s role as primary caregivers and providers of food and fuel becomes compromised. When wells and water sources run dry, women travel long distances in search of water. Longer dry seasons mean that women work harder to feed and care for their families.