Women Disproportionately Impacted by Climate Change and Environment

WHEREAS, according to the World Economic Forum and research led by Harvard, Stanford, and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, women in the United States disproportionately face numerous environmental concerns; and

WHEREAS, United Nations research shows, women are at disproportionately greater risk during natural disasters and subjected to increase of violence in the wake of these disasters; and

WHEREAS, World Bank and United Nations research shows, women are disproportionately affected by climate change and are underrepresented in climate decision making; and

WHEREAS, United Nations research highlights women and girls are more likely to be disproportionately displaced by climate change; and

WHEREAS, Women are more likely to disproportionately experience poverty and food insecurities; and

WHEREAS, Women are more likely to disproportionately experience fatal coronary disease from exposure to ambient particulate matter.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the NAACP will advocate for the enactment of legislation that will protect women from amidst a natural disaster and environmental catastrophe.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the NAACP will educate society around how air quality and environment are negatively impacting their health and their children who are our next generation.