The Rapid Gender Analysis Report conducted by CARE in Gatumba, Burundi, in April 2024, highlights the profound impact of recent El Niño-induced floods on the local population, particularly on women and girls.
The severe impact of prolonged El-Nino rains in Burundi has caused extensive flooding and displaced over 239,000 people. The crisis has particularly affected women and girls, who face heightened health risks, loss of income, and increased vulnerability to gender-based violence.
The case study, "Disrupted Lives: Climate Crisis and Internal Displacement in Sumel District, Iraq," explores the multifaceted nature of displacement in Iraq, focusing particularly on how climate change exacerbates the difficulties faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The statement outlines CARE International's climate change adaptation and climate justice initiatives in Iraq. It describes Iraq's vulnerability to climate change impacts like water scarcity and rising temperatures, and details CARE's projects aimed at enhancing resilience, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and supporting vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth, in adapting to climate challenges.
Despite the historical decisions on the fossil fuel transitions and the Loss and Damage Fund, the Conference failed to secure robust financial support to low-income countries.
As the first week of negotiations at COP28 draws to a close, progress on some of the most important issues has stalled.
The unprecedented presence of fossil fuel lobbyists can halt urgent negotiations to limit global warming, says CARE's Climate Justice Global Policy Lead.
The agreement is an essential progress to compensate low-income countries for climate change impacts but its shortcomings could turn it into an empty promise.
Ahead of COP28, CARE International is urging developed countries and other major emitters to respond to the reality of the climate crisis.
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
