Climate change increases challenges to women’s and children’s health. There is more
likelihood of women and children suffering and dying from problems such as diarrhoea,
undernutrition, malaria, and from the harmful effects of extreme weather events, including
floods or drought. While women and children in developing countries have made comparatively
small contributions to historical carbon emissions, they bear the brunt of the health effects of
climate change, both now and in the future. Efforts to prevent, mitigate and address the effects
of climate change should include integrated action across sectors to address these health
inequities now and for future generations.