Gendered Approach for addressing adaptation capacity to hot weather conditions in Delhi: Final Report
Published: December 2024
Main topic: Climate change
Study countrie(s): India, South Asia
Written by: Ruchi Varma, Shabnam Khan, Akanksha Bhardwaj, Kevin Shah, Rahul Goel, Prof. Deepty Jain, Aastha Khatri, Geetam Tiwari
Published by: Public Health Foundation of India, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Centre, HumanQind
Study type: Project report
This project examines women commuters’ exposure to high temperatures, focusing on mothers with caregiving responsibilities and limited transport options in Delhi. Findings reveal significant disparities in adaptation capacity by gender and income, with lower-income women experiencing the highest exposure. Through participatory workshops, the study proposes strategies like shaded pathways, green infrastructure, and public awareness to support gender-sensitive climate adaptation in transportation.
