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Climate change-induced hazards such as drought and floods are disrupting livelihoods and exacerbating the burden of unpaid care work. Vulnerable groups such as refugees, women, children, and persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected. For example, refugees face restricted mobility, and women and children spend more time on caregiving and other household tasks, which increases their reliance on risky coping strategies.
Most of the coping mechanisms employed are unsustainable and expose vulnerable groups such as refugees to exploitation, exhaustion, and health risks, highlighting the need for safer, long-term adaptation options.
Concrete solutions include policy amendment, smart agriculture, alternative livelihoods, water infrastructure, climate-smart shelter and cooking methods, better childcare support, and disease prevention.
Government, donors, and implementing partners need to invest more in infrastructure, inclusive planning, and programs that specifically address the impacts of climate change on different population groups.