EVALUATING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF GLOBAL WARMING IN AFRICAN WOMEN By Eyesiere-Hope Essien Global warming is significantly impacting developing countries and the effects are far-reaching which is having a devastating impact on African women and their communities, leading to adverse social and economic consequences. Climate change has resulted in an increase in temperature, more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and a decrease in water availability. As a result, African women are facing a growing number of challenges related to food insecurity, water scarcity, and healthcare access. They are at greater risk of poverty, displacement, and exploitation. These issues can be further exacerbated by a lack of access to education and employment opportunities. It is essential to understand the nature of these impacts and to take action to mitigate them and ensure African women have the resources and skills to adapt to the changing environment. This article will point out what other writers have said, social and economic impact of global warming, with a particular focus on developing countries. It will identify how global warming affects access to food, water, and healthcare, as well as the potential for increased poverty and displacement. It will also consider the potential for increased violence, exploitation, and the lack of access to education and employment opportunities and exploring measures that can be taken to mitigate the impacts of global warming helping African women adapt to the changing environment.
What others are saying? Recent literature has highlighted the impacts of global warming on African women, particularly in terms of social and economic consequences. For instance, studies have shown that rising temperatures have led to a decrease in crop yields and an increase in food insecurity